The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call concerning a shooting in Lehigh Acres on Saturday night at around 10:20 p.m. and responded to 2304 Leda Avenue South, in Lehigh, where they found a black female laying on the floor of the garage, suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim, identified as Jackie Denice Dillard, 42, lived at the house. She was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital where she later died as a result of her injuries, according to John Sheehan, a public information officer with the Sheriff’s Office.

He said a crime scene was established and homicide detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit began an investigation. He said here no further information available.

Anyone with any information on this violent crime is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000 or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 by calling Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org or through the TipSubmit app on any iPhone.