UPDATE Aug. 12:
The Fort Myers Police Department arrested the man accused of shooting someone during an armed robbery at a gas station. Officers say the shooting happened on the east side of the gas station.
Police arrested Bryson Giddens on Tuesday for armed robbery with a firearm, aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The department says Giddens turned himself in at the police station.
The victim was sent to the hospital for their injuries. According to police, the victim and Giddens did not know each other.
Fox 4 is working to learn more about the crime and how Giddens was caught.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a shooting from Sunday night.
An officer told us this post is a photo of the suspect:
The department told Fox 4 the shooting happened outside of a gas station on Palm Beach Boulevard around 6:30 p.m.
The victim was hospitalized, though their condition as of Monday morning is not known.
If you recognize him or know his whereabouts, you can call FMPD at 239-321-7700 or submit a tip through the Atlas One app. You can also remain anonymous by calling Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).
