Castro Constant, a 28-year-old man from Naples, Florida, was tragically killed in a shooting incident on September 7, 2015, at the Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. when Fort Myers police responded to a report of shots fired at the restaurant located on Fowler Street. Upon arrival, officers found Constant lying outside in the restaurant's parking lot with gunshot wounds.
He was immediately transported by Lee County EMS to Lee Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting resulted from an exchange of gunfire between two men. The other individual involved in the shooting remained at the scene and cooperated with detectives. Despite the cooperation, the case remained an active investigation with no new information available at the time. The police urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case.
The Tropical Creole Restaurant, a popular Haitian and Creole eatery, was the backdrop for this tragic event. The staff and patrons were largely silent about the incident, and a woman inside the restaurant declined to comment. The investigation into Constant's death continued, with the police seeking any leads that could provide more clarity on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As of the latest updates, there were no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Castro Constant's death. The case remained open, and the Fort Myers police continued to investigate, hoping to bring justice for Constant and his family. The community was encouraged to provide any information that could help solve the case, with the assurance that tipsters could remain anonymous.
