Stephen Belmonte, 53, and 23-year-old Michael Sean Smith were found dead on October 23, 2017, at the Gulfstream Isles apartment complex on Red Cedar Drive in Fort Myers, Florida. Police forced entry to an apartment after a reported shooting and discovered both men and Belmonte’s dog, Sandy, dead. Authorities described the incident as a shooting and opened an investigation to determine the sequence of events and motive.

Reports indicate Belmonte had recently moved to an apartment that did not allow pets, so Sandy was being kept at Smith’s apartment. Tensions over the dog’s care and concerns about how Sandy was being treated were suggested as a possible contributing factor, though the exact circumstances remained unclear and no arrests were announced immediately after the discovery. Family members remembered Belmonte as kind and calm and expressed shock and grief.

Does anyone who knew Stephen, Michael, or Sandy have information about their relationship or what happened at the Gulfstream Isles apartment on October 23, 2017?