The Cape Coral Police Department held a press conference on Thursday to address the shooting incident that led to a fatality in the city of Cape Coral near NW 25th Place.

According to reports, at 10:06 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, a 9-1-1 call was placed reporting a man being shot. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered Norbert Mess Junior (DOB 5/24/1969) with gunshot wounds in a field adjacent to the street. Despite receiving immediate aid, Mess was pronounced dead at 10:17 PM.

Following the incident, the Violent Crimes Unit was alerted and launched an investigation.

Investigators determined that prior to the 9-1-1 call, Norbert Mess and his girlfriend were engaged in a dispute, prompting the woman to seek assistance from her brother.

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Upon the brother's arrival at the residence, Mess confronted him with a wooden rod and brass knuckles.

During the confrontation, the woman's minor son witnessed his uncle being assaulted, compelling him to retrieve a firearm in an attempt to intervene.

When Mess persisted in his attack despite the warning, the son, fearing for his uncle's life, discharged multiple shots, resulting in Mess's fatal injuries. Subsequently, the brass knuckles were found in Mess's possession.

As part of the investigative process, search warrants were executed at NW 13th Place and NW 25th Place.

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All individuals involved cooperated with the investigation, leading detectives to conclude that the son had acted in self-defense to protect his mother and uncle from severe harm. As a result, no charges will be filed.

The authorities emphasized the proliferation of unverified information disseminated by various news outlets, underscoring the need for patience in ongoing investigations and the careful release of factual details.

In light of the sensitive nature of the case and out of respect for the grieving families, the identities and addresses of those involved in the domestic violence incident will not be disclosed, as per the police department's policy.

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