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Fort Myers Officers Conduct Drug and Guns Arrest

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to an anonymous complaint of shots fired on Sunday December 9th, 2018 at approximately 12:17 AM at 3538 Seminole Avenue. When officers arrived, they observed two males in a car parked behind the res...

FMPD Seeks Assistance Identifying an Individual

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male subject in this picture in reference to a vehicle burglary and fraud. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the male is known to drive a...

Car Burglar Arrested at Centre Point Apartments

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department made a burglary arrest last night, Wednesday December 5, 2018, at approximately 11:15 p.m. at the Centre Point Apartments located at 2121 Collier Avenue. A resident of the complex reported that three males we...

FMPD Responds to Shots Fired and Apprehends Suspects

On Friday, November 30, 2018, officers with the Fort Myers Police Department were on patrol at approximately 2:06 a.m. near Golfview and Cleveland Avenues when they heard gunshots. The officers immediately began to search the area and were flagged down by...

Shooting Victim Discovered at Cranford and Guava Streets

On Thursday, November 29, 2018, at approximately 7:30pm, Fort Myers Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Seaboard Street and Michigan Avenue in reference to a report of shots fired. While investigating officers discovered that a vehicle ...

Fort Myers PAL Boxers Continue Winning

Earlier this month the Fort Myers Police Athletic League (PAL) boxers competed in the USA Boxing Florida State Championships and brought back six championship titles and a silver award. Two weeks later the PAL Boxing Academy took 7 boxers and coaching sta...

FMPD Apprehends Alhambra Drive Burglar

On Thursday November 15,2018 at approximately 1 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department was contacted by a resident of Alhambra Drive that a young male with a bicycle was seen looking thru the front door of a neighbor’s house and then hiding his b...

“Man Arrested For Attempted Murder”

On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at approximately 4:55pm, officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to 9822 Bernwood Place Drive in reference to a male armed with a long gun shooting at vehicles. Once on scene, officers spoke to several witness...

Kids Bag Groceries for FMPD COACH Thanksgiving Drive

The Fort Myers Police Department’s COACH (Community Outreach Against Child Hunger) program got many helping hands today from area middle and grade school students who bagged food to be distributed to needy families for Thanksgiving. The COACH ca...

Junior ROTC Runners make Donation to FMPD

The Fort Myers Police Department Cops & Joggers committee presented members of the Mariner High School JROTC program with an award for being the fastest JROTC Team in the 11^th Annual Cops & Joggers 5K Race which was held on October 13^th, 2018. At ...

Evans Avenue Hit & Run Victim Remains in Critical Condition

The female cyclist involved in a hit and run accident early Sunday morning at approximately 2 AM is still listed in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital. Fort Myers Police have released a photograph of a similar vehicle they recovered parts from ne...

FMPD Seeks Information on Evans Avenue Hit & Run

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding a hit and run crash. This morning (11/11/2018) at approximately 2:00 AM a vehicle struck a female bicyclist in the area of Evans Avenue just North of Dr. Martin Luther King J...

Fort Myers PAL Boxers Win Six Championships

The Fort Myers Police Athletic League (PAL) boxers competed in the USA Boxing 2018 Florida State Champions in Palatka, Florida on November 2,3 and 4 and brought back six state championships and one silver award. Coach Jose Ojeda along with Assistant Coach...

FMPD Receives Donation Check from Mission BBQ

The Fort Myers location of Mission BBQ presented the Fort Myers Police Department 2018 Cops & Joggers 5K/Fallen Officers Memorial Foundation with a check for $1500.00 based on sales of their Hometown Heroes Red Cups. Presenting the check to Lt. Jeffer...

Fort Myers Police Department Awarded 2018 Second Chance Act Grant to Improve Public Safety

Fort Myers Police Department was awarded a $1,000,000.00 federal grant to provide services that prevent recidivism, reduce crime, and protect public safety. The award is a part of the 2018 Second Chance Act grant program funded and administered by the U.S...

UPDATE Glenn Drive Shooting Investigation

The Fort Myers Police Department has identified the victim of the November 1, 2018 shooting on Glenn Drive and is investigating the incident as a homicide. The deceased male’s name was Michael Tyson (date of birth April 26, 1987.) If any member ...

FMPD Sponsors Fair and Impartial Policing Seminar

The Fort Myers Police Department is conducting a one-and-a-half-day program on Fair & Impartial Policing at the City Pier building on Thursday and Friday November 1^st and 2^nd. The seminars will be conducted by Dr. Lorie Fridell, a professor of crimino...

“The Fort Myers Police Department Continues Efforts to Reduce Violent Crime Seizing Six Firearms, Dr

On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, The Fort Myers Police Departments Special Enforcement Division, with the assistance of FMPD SWAT, Gang Suppression Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabaco, Firearms and Explosives executed a search warrant at 4004 Iroquois Ave...

FMPD Seeks ID of Burlington Thief

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking assistance Identifying a suspect that ran out of the Burlington Coat Factory store on October 7, 2018 with an estimated $1000.00 in merchandise.  The suspect entered the store at approximately 7:30 p.m....

Identity Sought for Debit Card Thief

The Fort Myers police Department is seeking help in identifying the person pictured, known only as “Richard,” who is a suspect in the theft a debit card and some jewelry. The victim has reported that the debit card was recently used at...

FMPD Sends Supplies to Mexico Beach Police

A little over one year ago Fort Myers Police Officer Edward Cutie, Jr. launched a drive to fill a truck with relief supplies and head south to his hometown police department in Key West which had been devastated by Hurricane Irma. Now he is heading North ...

FMPD Investigating Shooting at Blake Street and Palm Avenue

The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of gunshots on Tuesday, October 16th at approximately 8:56 p.m. at the intersection of Blake Street and Palm Avenue in the city. When officers arrived on the scene at 2132 Palm Avenue they found sever...

FMPD Releases Picture of Suspect Vehicle

The Fort Myers Police Department has released video stills taken from two surveillance cameras of the suspect vehicle (dark colored sedan) which was involved in a double homicide at the Sungold Plaza at US 41 and Hanson Street.  The dark colored ...

FMPD Seeks Public Assistance

The Fort Myers Police Department conducted an 11AM media briefing today at the corner of US 41 (Cleveland Avenue) and Hanson Street, the site of a fatal shooting.  The incident is believed to have taken place at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Wednes...

FMPD Responds to Shots Fired at Thomas Street Residence

The Fort Myers Police Department and additional emergency vehicles are on the scene of an incident at 3318 Thomas Street where shots have been reported and one person is wounded. The wounded male has been transported to Lee Memorial Hospital and is curren...

461 Runners Registered for Cops & Joggers

With a week to go 461 runners have registered so far for the 11th Annual Fort Myers Police Department’s “Cops & Joggers 5K” on Saturday night, October 13th. This year’s race is dedicated to fallen FMPD officer A...

Cops & Joggers - Running from the Cops Never Felt So Good!

FMPD Investigating Possible Homicide on Davis Court

At approximately 8:43 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2018 Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to reports of shots being heard at 2148 Davis Court in Fort Myers. Upon arrival they found a male subject deceased lying near the driveway who w...

Wednesday is National Coffee with a Cop Day

Wednesday, October 3rd is recognized as National Coffee with a Cop Day and Campo Felice is honoring the Fort Myers Police Department by hosting a Coffee with a Cop reception from 9a.m. to 11a.m. in their lobby.  The event is open to residents and...

FMPD Update on Homicide Suspects

The Fort Myers Police Department reports it has located one of two individuals it recently highlighted in a release to the media. Ernest Foster (date of birth December 3, 1991) has been located as a person of interest in an active homicide investigation a...

FMPD Makes Three Arrests after Traffic Stop

On Thursday, September 20, 2018 at approximately 12:30 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle on Romeo Lane that was reported to contain three males armed with a handgun. As officers proceeded to conduct a traffic sto...

FMPD Apprehends Suspects Reported to Have Guns

The Fort Myers Police Department attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle on Romeo Lane Thursday Afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m...  A citizen called police and reported the subjects in the vehicle were armed with a handgun. The vehicle was id...

FMPD Releases Names of Traffic Fatality Victims

The Fort Myers Police Department has contacted next of kin and released the names of the two traffic fatality victims from Wednesday, September 19, 2018. The first was Ronald William Bond (Date of Birth 6/15/1955), a pedestrian who was struck by a car whi...

FMPD Seeks Tips in Homicide Investigation

The Fort Myers Police Department Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance locating two individuals in an active homicide investigation. Curtis Thornton (date of birth January 31, 1989) and Ernest Foster (date of birth December 3, 1991) a...

FMPD Arrests Arson Suspect of Evans Avenue Fire

On September 18, 2018 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Fort Myers Police Department received a call in reference to a female that had been set on fire. Officers responded to the scene, 2922 Evans Avenue to find Thelma Shelby had suffered burns to various a...

Fatal Crash on Edison Bridge (Business US 41)

On Wednesday September 12, 2018, at approximately 6:47 AM, The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a traffic crash on the southbound span of the Edison Bridge (Business US 41). The crash involved a moped and another vehicle. The driver of the moped,...

FMPD Release Identity of Cuba Street Shooting Victim

The Fort Myers Police Department has released the identity of the shooting victim discovered this morning at approximately 3:16 a.m. at 2210 Cuba Street. The deceased has been identified as Aaron Lumar Johnson of Cape Coral, FL.  (A black male, d...

FMPD Investigating Apparent Homicide on Cuba Street

Officers of the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at 2210 Cuba Street, Fort Myers on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at approximately 3:16 a.m.  When police arrived on scene they made contact with a witness who report...

Learn About Internet Crimes Aimed at Your Children

For parents who may wonder or even joke that their child knows more about the internet than they do; they’re right and the Fort Myers police Department wants to offer help. 

Children today are among the first generation that has grown up with the ...

FMPD Responds to Shooting Incident on Dunbar Avenue

The Fort Myers police Department responded to a reported shooting at approximately 4:50 a.m. on September 4, 2018 in front of 3137 Dunbar Avenue. Upon arrival officers discovered a wounded male who was bleeding from his right leg. 

After securing ...

Registration Open for 11th Annual Cops & Joggers

The nighttime course along and over the Caloosahatchee River will be illuminated with red and blue lights from police cruisers, motorcycles, firetrucks and more as the Fort Myers Police Department celebrates the 11th annual Cops & Joggers 5K Run and F...

FMPD Officers Launch Child Hunger Campaign Titled “C.O.A.C.H.”

Community Outreach Against Child Hunger or “C.O.A.C.H” is the brain child of Sergeant Jackie Garrett and Officer Megan Pate of the Fort Myers Police Department. As part of their involvement with the community policing effort, promoted ...

Tip leads to Drugs and Gun Taken off the Street

On Sunday August 12, 2018 at approximately 12 midnight, Fort Myers Police officers responded to 1588 Lockwood Drive in reference to an anonymous complaint of drug sales. Upon arrival the officers made contact with a male sitting in the front passenger sea...

Viewing and Funeral Services for Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller

The below information is confirmed for viewing and funeral services for Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller:

A viewing will be held on Sunday, August 5th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Gendron Funeral Home, 2325 East Mall Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901.  T...

UPDATE - Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller

It is with a heavy heart that we inform our community that Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller has passed away as a result of the injuries sustained on Saturday, July 21st.  We ask that you continue to pray for Officer Jobbers-Miller's ...

Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller Fund

Fort Myers Police Department Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller was wounded in the line of duty on July 21st, 2018.

https://www.gofundme.com/officer-adam-jobbersmiller-fund***Official Fort Myers Police Department Fund set up for the sole purpose of helping Office...

UPDATE – Wounded Fort Myers Police Officer

The Fort Myers Police Department has released the identity of the Officer wounded in the line of duty Saturday night at approximately 7:30 while answering a call at the Marathon Gas station on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Fort Myers. Officer A...

Fort Myers Police Officer Shot and Wounded

An officer with the Fort Myers Police Department was shot and wounded at approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21st on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Boulevard near Flint Drive. The officer has been transported to Lee Memorial Hospital and is in s...

Three FMPD Members Nominated for Rotary Officer of the Year

The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South has announced that three Fort Myers Police Officers have been nominated for the organization’s 2018 Officer of the Year award. Those nominated from the department are Sergeant Domonic Zammit, Officer Emelia Lo...

FMPD Gang Unit Seize Guns in Fly Lounge Parking Lot

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department’s Gang Suppression Unit were conducting survelliance at approximatley 1:30 a.m. in the Fly Lounge parking lot at 2158 Colonial Boulevard on Thursday morning, June 14, 2018, when they noticed a suspi...

FMPD Investigates Fowler Street Hit & Run Fatality

On Tuesday night June 12th Fort Myers Police reported to the scene of a fatal hit and run accident of vehicles vs. a pedestrian in front of 2250 Fowler Street. Upon arrival officers discovered a deceased male in the middle of the street, FMPD is withholdi...

Fort Myers Police Seek ID of Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking information on the identity and/or location of a black male seen on surveillance video walking out of Kay Jewelers at 9374 Six Miles Cypress Parkway on Monday June 11 with a Diamond Solitaire Ring.  The...

FMPD Lt. Victor Medico Graduates from FBI Training Academy

The Fort Myers Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant Victor Medico graduated on Friday, June 8th from the 272nd session of the FBI National Academy held at Quantico, Virginia. Lt. Medico completed the internationally known, 10 week law en...

Man Wounded by Gunfire at Apartment Complex

Fort Myers Police responded to reports of a man being shot on May 31st, 2018, at approximately 8:39 P.M, at 4135 Ambrosia Drive in Fort Myers. Upon arrival at the Portofino Apartment Complex officers found that a victim, Thelton Jacobs, (DOB July 26, 1977...

FMPD Seeks Identity of Male Exposing Himself to Young Female

The Fort Myers Police are seeking to identify a white male who exposed himself to a young girl at the Wal-Mart located at 4770 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. The white male is approximately 5'9" to 5'10" wearing a blue polo shirt, khakis, a b...

KOHL’s Shoplifter Sought by FMPD

On Sunday, 05/27/2018 the KOHL’s Department store at 9357 Ben C Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers, contacted the Fort Myers Police Department regarding a theft observed on the store’s surveillance system. A loss prevention s...

Still Time to Enroll for FMPD Respect for Law Camp

Time is running out to register for the FMPD “Respect for Law” camp to be held at Bishop Verot High School for four days and 3 nights from June 7th to the 10th.  The overnight camp is open to children ages 11-14 and activities...

FMPD Community Coordinators Reaching Out to Youth Programs

The Fort Myers Police Department Dunbar Community Policing Coordinators are inviting families and youth based summer program coordinators to participate in a joint meeting to promote and publicize organization activities and programs for youths this Summe...

Video of Thieves Burglarizing Unlocked Car

It only takes a few seconds for thieves to steal belongings from inside your unlocked car.  The Fort Myers Police Department has released a video showing just how quickly your unlocked car can have its contents stolen and how easy it is for thiev...

Fort Myers Police Arrest Five Suspects For Sunday Morning Homicide

On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, the Fort Myers Police Department arrested five suspects in connection to the murder of Daryl D Scott that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 13th. The five suspects were arrested throughout the day at various loca...

FMPD Investigates Weekend Homicide on Louise Avenue

The Fort Myers Police Department responded to an aggravated assault report on Sunday May 13, 2018 at approximately 2:30 a.m. at 322 Louise Avenue. Upon arriving on the scene officers found a male suffering from a gunshot wound who was later identified as ...

FMPD Creates Vacation Check Request on Website

Homeowners within the City of Fort Myers can now request a vacation security check by the police department while out of town.  The form is located on the department’s new website at www.fmpolice.com and can be found under the heading o...

FMPD Seeks Witness of Fatal 2017 Traffic Accident on McGregor Boulevard

On March 1, 2017 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a fatal traffic accident occurred near the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Lynwood Avenue in Fort Myers.  The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking to identify a witness to the crash and is dis...

Multi Agency Investigation Results in Arrests for Child Pornography and Drugs

On Monday, April 30, 2018, the Fort Myers Police Department's Criminal Intelligence Unit along with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations Division and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducted a joint criminal investigation int...

Suspect in Bernwood Trace Shooting Arrested

On April 25, 2018 at approximately 2 a.m. Katrina Drakes (DOB 12/20/1995) was arrested and charged with attempted 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm.   Drakes was wanted on an active warrant for the April 19, 2018 shooting at Bernwood Trace apartme...

Adult Charged with Molesting Victim Under 12 Years of Age

Fort Myers Police have made an arrest stemming from a report filed on April 14th, 2018 at approximately 5:45 p.m. by a woman who claimed her daughter had been molested by the complainant’s brother. The mother reported that, on more than one occa...

Enrollment Now Open for FMPD Respect for Law Camp

Each summer the Fort Myers Police Department sponsors a “Respect for Law” camp that is open to children ages 11-14. This year’s camp will once again be held at Bishop Verot High School for four days and 3 nights from June 7^th...

FMPD Seeks Person of Interest in Sexual Battery Case

The Fort Myers Police Department is releasing surveillance photos and police artist sketches of a suspect listed as a person of interest in an attempted sexual battery case that took place on Friday April 6th at the Westwood Apartments.  If any m...

FMPD Looking for Harbor Palms Money Order Thief

The Fort Myers Police Department is reaching out to the public to help identify a suspect in the theft of money orders from a mailbox at the Harbor Palms Apartments located at 4100 Edgewood Avenue, Fort Myers.  On Friday, March 2nd 2018 during th...

FMPD Responds to Reports of Early Morning Shots Fired

On Monday April 9, 2018 at approximately 6:11 am officers from the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at a house at 2875 Economy Street in Fort Myers. Upon arrival officers canvassed the area and located several shell casing...

Fort Myers Police Seeking Tips on BB&T Bank Robbery

On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at approximately 10:35 a.m. Fort Myers Police responded to a reported bank robbery at the BB&T branch located at 8930 Colonial Center Drive in Fort Myers. Upon arrival officers interviewed witnesses who reported two armed ...

FMPD Responds to Shots Fired at S.T.A.R.’s Complex

Fort Myers Police Department Officers were called to investigate a report of shots fired at the STARS complex at 2980 Edison Avenue in Fort Myers and encountered a large crowd in the parking lot. Witnesses informed police that shooting victims were transp...

FMPD Helps to Distribute JROTC “Blessing Bags”

As their service learning project for 2017 – 2018 the JROTC program at Cypress Lake High in Fort Myers, Florida adopted “Operation Blessing Bags” with the mission of constructing 250 fabric bags and filling them with a wide v...

Fort Myers Police Make Second Arrest In Connection With Deadly Crash

At approximately 5:03 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018, Investigators with the Fort Myers Police Department arrested James Daniel Sinclair (DOB 04/17/1967, of Fort Myers), and charged him with one count of tampering with evidence, one count of perjury in an...

FMPD Drug and SWAT Units Conduct Raid on Royal Palm Avenue

On Friday March 9, 2018 at approximately 5:00 p.m. members of the Fort Myers Police Department executed a warrant at 3038 Royal Palm Avenue, Fort Myers searching for illegal drugs. Officers with the Gang Suppression Unit, Special Enforcement Division and ...

FMPD to Host “Civil/Social” Meet and Greet

Community officers of the Fort Myers Police Department cordially invite the public to a “Civil/Social” on Thursday March 8th at the Dr. Carrie D Robinson Event Center, 2990 Edison Ave, Fort Myers.  The meet and greet event wil...

Enrollment Now Open for FMPD Respect for Law Camp

Each summer the Fort Myers Police Department sponsors a “Respect for Law” camp that is open to children ages 11-14.  This year’s camp will once again be held at Bishop Verot High School for four days and 3 nights fro...

Zombicon News Conference by FMPD

Watch the Zombicon News Conference that took place on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Couple Wounded by Gunfire on Belmont Street

At approximately 4 a.m. on February 27, 2018 officers with the Fort Myers Police Department were called to investigate a report of gunshots being fired in the area of Polk and Belmont streets in Fort Myers. Upon arriving at 3761 Belmont St officers found ...

Fort Myers Police Make Arrest In 2015 Zombicon Shooting

Earlier this morning, investigators from the Fort Myers Police Department, along with agents from the FBI, arrested Jose Raul Bonilla (DOB 01/14/1995, of Immokalee, Florida), for the shooting incident that occurred in Downtown Fort Myers on October 17, 20...

FMPD Investigates Gunfire at Willard Street Apartments

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of shots being fired at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20th at the Jackson Plaza apartments at 2255 Willard Street in Fort Myers. Upon arrival police found Javaris Miller s...

Homicide Update | Central Avenue Shooting

The Fort Myers Police Department is updating information regarding the homicide on Friday February 16^th on Central Avenue in Fort Myers.  In the link below is a video of the suspect before the shooting occurred.  FMPD is seeking tips fro...

FMPD Responds to Shooting on Central Avenue

Fort Myers Police Officers responded to reports of gunfire at 2835 Central Avenue on Friday, February 16 at approximately 11:59 p.m. Upon arriving at the apartment complex officers located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound who was identifi...

“Edison Junior Parade Road Closures”

Beginning at 12:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 11, 2018, the Fort Myers Police Department will be closing roads for the Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade. The closures include the ramp off the Caloosahatchee Bridge into downtown and all roads north of ...

P.A.L. Sign-ups Announced for Spring Youth Football

Signups for youth football and cheer teams will start on Friday February 9^th and continue on the 10^th, 16^th and 17^th at the Dr. Ann Murphy Knight STARS Complex. New youth football and cheer teams are forming for all levels, ages 5 through 14 and rosters a...

Crime is Down in the City of Fort Myers

Crime statistics just compiled by the City of Fort Myers Police Department for the 2017 report to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) showed a substantial overall decrease of 4.9%. Violent crime categories such as murder and aggravated assaul...

Barricaded Suspects Surrender Without Violence

On February 3, 2018 at approximately 6:48pm, officers with the Fort Myers Police Department were searching for fugitive Tyrone Sean Davis (DOB January 23, 1976) and located him at the Waterford Apartments, 3585 Central Avenue, Fort Myers. Davis was wanted...

FMPD Officers Chase and Arrest Felon with Firearms and Drugs

(Fort Myers, FL) While on patrol in downtown Fort Myers at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers came upon a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot with two black males apparently involved in drug activity. Upon questioning the driver, Michael Earl Dukes Jr. (Da...

FMPD Investigating Polk Street Shooting

January 20, 2018

FMPD Investigating Polk Street Shooting

(Fort Myers, FL) Shortly before midnight on Friday January 19, 2018 Fort Myers Police responded to a report of shots fired at 959 Polk Street. Upon arriving at the scene officers found two gunshot vic...