Shooting in North Fort Myers neighborhood leaves one injured

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating a shooting off Coon Road, near Bayshore Road, in North Fort Myers.

Fox 4's Bella Line was on the scene and neighbors in the quiet riverfront neighborhood said they were shocked to learn what happened just steps from their front door.

“When we woke up, there were news agencies, police and homicide detectives in the yard. We honestly didn't know it had happened,” said Ryan Clayton, a neighbor. “I know the neighbors here. I know everyone very well. This is a very quiet neighborhood. This kind of thing doesn't happen.”

Check out Bella's full report below.

Shooting in North Fort Myers neighborhood leaves one injured

The Lee County Sheriff's Office said one person was injured and that the following man was in custody:

Lee County Sheriff's Office

40-year-old Matthew Steven Smith is in custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

According to LCSO, this was an isolated incident and all those involved have been accounted for.

“I hope everything turns out OK. Like I said, this kind of thing just doesn't happen, I don't want it to happen, this kind of violence just has to stop,” Clayton said.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office told Fox 4 that the victim is currently in stable condition.