November 02, 2026
PUNTA GORDA, FL – On October 31, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., officers with the Punta Gorda Police Department responded to a reported disturbance in the area of Showalter Avenue and Milus Street.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, identified as Christopher Lamont Jones, suffering from gunshot wounds. Jones was transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center, where he was subsequently pronounced deceased.
The Punta Gorda Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. Detectives continue to conduct interviews, collect and analyze evidence, and work to establish the sequence of events leading up to the shooting. At this time, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Punta Gorda Police Department recognizes the community’s concern regarding this incident and appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as investigators work diligently to conduct a thorough investigation. Our priority remains ensuring that all available evidence is carefully examined and that the circumstances surrounding this incident are fully investigated.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available and when doing so will not compromise the integrity of the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Punta Gorda Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section at 941-639-4111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).