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One person taken to hospital after shooting in Fort Myers

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers Police say one person was shot in a parking lot along the 2900 block of Cleveland Avenue around 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning.

The person was taken to the hospital, no word on their condition at this time.

The incident happened in the parking lot of Morris-Depew Associates Inc.

The company released a statement saying, "This event in no way involved Morris-Depew Associates, our employees, or our business partners."

Employees reported for work as usual on Thursday and are cooperating with police.

Investigators were out collecting evidence this morning, including shell casings, a pair of sandals and a red duffle bag.

FMPD said the shooting was an isolated incident and not a threat to the public.

The shooting is under investigation.