A Florida man who allegedly bragged about shooting another man dead during a Facebook livestream was arrested after initially escaping custody, authorities said.
Background
The Lee County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 42-year-old Gedeonson Hyacinthe in connection with the death of an unnamed man who died of gunshot wounds on April 14, 2025. The shooting occurred in the Pine Manor community, where police responded to find Hyacinthe standing over the deceased victim.
According to investigators, Hyacinthe and the victim got into a verbal altercation in an intersection that escalated into a physical confrontation. During what authorities describe as a "tussle," shots were fired. Hyacinthe told police at the time that he and the victim had been involved in a physical fight when the shooting occurred.
The Investigation
After the shooting, Hyacinthe allegedly took out his phone and began livestreaming from the roadway on Facebook Live. He reportedly discussed what led up to the alleged shooting with his online audience and turned his camera toward the active crime scene, filming himself standing over the victim's body.
Hyacinthe was detained at the scene and brought in for questioning. The Major Crimes Unit took over the investigation. However, police said he escaped custody following the initial questioning but did not explain how or why he was released.
On Wednesday, Hyacinthe was located by the Fugitive Warrants Unit and arrested without incident. He now faces charges of second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm. Authorities also charged him with two counts of drug possession following his arrest.
Hyacinthe is being held at the Lee County Jail without bond. His next court date is scheduled for Aug. 17.
Key Takeaways
- Gedeonson Hyacinthe, 42, was arrested in connection with a shooting death that occurred on April 14, 2025
- He allegedly livestreamed the aftermath of the killing on Facebook Live, filming himself standing over the victim
- Hyacinthe was initially questioned but escaped custody before his eventual recapture by the Fugitive Warrants Unit
- He faces charges including second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm
What's Next
Hyacinthe remains in custody at the Lee County Jail without bond. His next scheduled court appearance is set for Aug. 17, where he will face the charges stemming from the April shooting death.