Shane K. Brunelle was 20 when he died on June 19, 2017. A Lehigh Acres resident born September 21, 1996, he worked as a line cook at Red Robin and enjoyed gaming, skateboarding, drawing, and the beach. His death followed an argument at home with his father, Jonathan Brunelle. Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were called after Jonathan threatened to shoot his son; they left after attempting to mediate. The argument resumed, Jonathan obtained a gun from a neighbor, went back into the house and shot Shane in the stomach. Shane was taken to hospital and later died of his injuries.

Jonathan Brunelle was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. At trial jurors heard that Jonathan had a history of volatile behavior and had previously threatened his son; after a nearly five-day trial the jury found him guilty of second-degree murder. The conviction and Shane’s death drew attention in the community to domestic violence and family conflict.

If anyone knew Shane or has information about the events that led to that day, please share what you remember.