Johntavious Johnson, 22, of North Fort Myers, Florida, was found dead at a Tucker Lane residence on August 31, 2017. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a 911 call about 1:12 a.m. and determined his death was a homicide.

Within days investigators identified suspects. On September 3, 2017, 17-year-old Donshamar Raykem Wagner of Gilbert Avenue South was arrested and charged with homicide murder dangerous depraved without premeditation; the U.S. Marshals assisted in that arrest. Maurice Everett Wilson Jr., 25, was also taken into custody with help from the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault; he was awaiting extradition to Lee County.

In 2022 Johnson’s headstone at Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle was reportedly shot multiple times, leaving ten bullet markings and an unused bullet found at the grave; family members said sentimental items previously had been taken. If anyone knew Johntavious or has information about his death or the vandalism at his grave, please contact investigators.