Rodney Greenlee, a 37-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on September 1, 2016, in Fort Myers, Florida. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 8:40 a.m., when Fort Myers police received reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found Greenlee's body on a sidewalk along Cranford Avenue, between Lime Street and Dr. Ella Piper Way. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Kendrick B.
Moore, a 39-year-old African American male, who was among those initially mourning at the scene. Moore was charged with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and using a firearm during the commission of a felony. Witnesses reported hearing seven to eight shots before seeing Greenlee's body. It was noted that Greenlee had been involved in an argument or fight the previous day near the location where he was shot.
Moore's arrest was significant as he was seen walking around the crime scene while police were investigating. Further details revealed that Greenlee was related to Willie Moore Jr., who was found dead a few days earlier behind a RaceTrac under construction on South Cleveland Avenue. Although Greenlee was not directly related to Willie Moore Jr., their children were cousins by marriage. This familial connection added complexity to the investigation, as police continued to explore possible links between the two deaths.
The community was deeply affected by Greenlee's death, with family members and residents expressing their shock and grief. Greenlee was described as a hardworking individual who held two jobs and had two children. His death marked the 14th homicide in Fort Myers that year, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence in the area. The case against Kendrick B. Moore proceeded through the legal system, with the charges reflecting the severity of the crime and the impact on the community.
