Pavel Malashenkov, a 36-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on October 22, 2018, in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Born in Minsk, Belarus, Pavel was a personal financial assistant at Wells Fargo in Lehigh Acres. He was found shot to death alongside Felix P. Gonzalez, a 72-year-old resident of Lehigh Acres, at a home on 22nd Street SW. The Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 9 a.m.
following reports of a shooting.
The incident was classified as a domestic dispute, and both deaths were the result of gunshot wounds. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, with authorities treating it as a homicide. The sheriff's office has not released specific details about any suspects or arrests related to the case, but they have confirmed that the deaths were part of a broader pattern of violence in the area during that period. In October 2018 alone, there were 13 shootings in Lee County, seven of which were fatal.
Pavel Malashenkov's death has left a significant impact on his family and community. He was remembered fondly by his mother, Irina Nikiporenok Malashenkova, and his brother, Andrey Malashenkov. The family held a funeral service in Brooklyn, New York, followed by a graveside service at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Catskill, New York. The investigation into the shooting continues, with law enforcement officials working to uncover more details and bring justice to the victims and their families.
