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Second Suspect Arrested in 'Peace in the Hood' Shooting in Boynton Beach

BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, JUL 17 – Kenneth Hollis was arrested as the second suspect in a July 5 shooting involving rival gangs that injured three women at a community event, police said.

  • In Boynton Beach, police detained Kenneth Jamal Hollis, the second suspect tied to the July 5 shooting at the ‘Peace in the Hood’ event.
  • Despite a June 24 permit denial, the organizer held the Stop Violence Awareness event planned for 50 to 100 people after applying on June 17.
  • At around 8 p.m. on July 5, rival groups fired at each other, injuring three women in the crossfire.
  • Kenneth Jamal Hollis faces attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and firearm possession charges, noting his prior felony convictions and alleged ties to the ‘Cherry Hill Boyz’.
  • Officials have yet to comment on any expected further arrests, while the police department has not disclosed the total number of suspects identified.
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WPTV broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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