Homicide 17-275549 Patterson and Garcia

Seeking Closure: Lee County's Cold Cases

On June 20, 2017 the Lee County Sheriff’s responded to a report of two deceased individuals in a house on 3rd StreetWest in Lehigh Acres Florida. Upon arrival deputies would discover 22 year old Brian Keith Patterson Jr. and 27 year old Shantrese Gracia shot to death inside Brian’s home. Brian Patterson Sr. discovered the bodies when he went to the home to let the dogs out.

Shantrese was a daughter, sister, and single mother, Brian was an inspiring musician. She was there for only one night, her last night of her life. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the shooter or shooters, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Listen to this 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬. Help us identify the shooter. Their family is desperate for answers. You or someone you know might be able to help detectives close this case. Your information may be just what detectives need to help us get justice for these grieving families.

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at [phone] or report it anonymously to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). All callers to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward.