Armed intruder killed by resident at Fort Myers apartments

A person was shot and killed at a Fort Myers apartment complex while attempting a break-in.

Fort Myers police officers responded to a call at 11:40 p.m. Thursday in reference to a disturbance on Mahaffey Road in the Carlton of Fort Myers apartments, off Plantation Road.

The person who called 911 told police that they fired one shot at an armed intruder trying to enter their residence.

Officers and EMS attempted life-saving measures. However, the intruder was pronounced dead at the scene.

No one is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.