A Cape Coral man faces life behind bars after a jury convicted him last week of a fatal shooting at a Fort Myers home more than three years ago.
Luis Rodriguez Aldama, 49, was convicted of one count of second-degree murder with a firearm, including all special findings, and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The jury returned the guilty verdict following a four-day trial in Lee County.
Lee County sheriff’s deputies responded to Ortiz Circle on March 15, 2021, in reference to a shooting. Detectives determined a female victim inside a bedroom had several gunshot wounds and was declared dead.
The State Attorney’s Office said several witnesses called 911 and advised there was a man with a gun who had fired several shots outside a residence before he chased a person into the residence and fired several more shots.
Authorities noted there had been multiple people in the home as the shooting began, but they all managed to escape. As deputies were on scene, dispatch advised they received an additional 911 call with an open line and only heavy breathing could be heard. Due to the circumstances, a distraction device was deployed into the residence and deputies made entry.