On October 3, 2014, at about 9:10 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in the area of 3900 6th St. W. in Lehigh Acres.

The caller reported a bloody, naked man was trying to break into his house and was ripping the screen door off the front entry way.

The subject, later identified as Florin Mateescu, 34, walked away from the residence and hit the caller’s vehicle, damaging it. Mateescu returned to his residence across the street and kicked open his own door.

A short time later, a second 911 call was received from a woman identifying herself as Mateescu’s wife. Deputies arrived on scene and were attacked by Mateescu, who was still naked and bleeding profusely.

Mateescu refused to allow deputies to take him into custody and physically resisted their efforts. After finally taking Mateescu into custody, they noted he had what appeared to be self inflicted cuts to his neck. Paramedics arrived on scene and Mateescu was transported to Lehigh Regional Hospital where he later died.

Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit were called to the scene and assumed the investigation.

During the investigation, a search warrant was served on Mateescu’s residence. During the search, deputies discovered a marijuana growing operation, bottles of anabolic steroids, and a homemade powerful hallucinogenic drug as well as several items used in the manufacturing of it.

Blood was found in several areas of the house, where he had cut his own throat. During interviews, Mateescu’s wife told detectives Mateescu said “I am going to die tonight,” prior to running outside and confronting deputies.

An autopsy was conducted on Mateescu and results are pending toxicology testing. The investigation is ongoing.