Owner of gun that child shot self with charged; investigators found drugs in room search

A gun owner landed in Lee County Jail after a child shot themself and investigators also found drugs when they searched for the weapon.

Cesar Alexis Reyes-Juarez, 19, of Fort Myers, remained in the Lee County Jail on charges of contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a child, trafficking cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, culpable negligence — allowing a minor access to a weapon, and alter/destroy/remove physical evidence.

The shooting happened Dec. 11 in the 5500 block of Pine Manor.

Deputies found a child with a gunshot wound to an arm and a leg.

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Detectives learned the gun belonged to Reyes-Juarez.

During a search of Reyes-Juarez’s room, detectives found cocaine, oxycodone, a holster, magazine and 9mm ammunition.

A Sheriff's Office report said Reyes-Juarez told witnesses on scene to lie to law enforcement and hide his guns and drugs.

While the shooting was determined to be self-inflicted and accidental, detectives established probable cause to charge Reyes-Juarez.

His arraignment will be Jan. 18.

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