Michael Sean Smith, 23, of Fort Myers, Florida, was found dead on October 23, 2017, in an apartment at the Gulfstream Isles complex on Red Cedar Drive. He and 53-year-old Stephen Belmonte were discovered by police after a shooting call at about 8:30 a.m.; officers forced entry and found both men dead and a dog named Sandy who had also been shot. The Fort Myers Police Department has classified the deaths as homicides.

Investigators noted a possible dispute over the dog as a contributing factor. Belmonte had moved to a pet-restricted apartment on Summerlin Road, and Sandy had been staying at Smith’s apartment amid concerns about the dog’s care. How any disagreement over the dog might have escalated is not fully known. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced and the Fort Myers Police Department continues to investigate.

If anyone knew Michael or Stephen, or has information about disputes involving the dog Sandy or activity at the Gulfstream Isles complex on October 23, 2017, please come forward.