Sam Wigfals, 57, was found dead in the early hours of December 13, 2018, on Bassie Court in Fort Myers, Florida, near Franklin Park Elementary School. Police responding to reports of gunfire discovered Wigfals with a fatal gunshot wound; he was identified as a transient resident of Fort Myers. The death was recorded as Fort Myers’ 12th homicide and Lee County’s 39th homicide for 2018.

Authorities arrested 29-year-old Desmond Levon Jackson on charges of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Law enforcement says Jackson fled the scene and was later captured by the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force in Titusville after a brief foot pursuit; he was held in Brevard County Jail before transfer to Lee County Jail. The Fort Myers Police Department continued to gather evidence and asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Sam, saw activity on Bassie Court that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.