DEADLY FIREARM SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN SECTION OF SARASOTA JULY 4th BY KEVIN HOLLOWAY WHEN WILL KYLE BATTIE ON CITY COUNCIL TAKE ACTION

DEADLY FIREARM SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN SECTION OF SARASOTA, JULY 4th, 2024. Fireworks start early in Newtown section of Sarasota Fl with a shooting and murder by ex-con Kevin Holloway. City Council Kyle Battie represents District 1 which encompasses parts of downtown Sarasota and the historically Black community of Newtown. Sarasota Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place near the intersection of Dixie Avenue and 24th Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. One adult victim died from the injuries sustained in the shooting by Kevin Holloway. Kevin Holloway is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, DO NOT approach. Call 911 right away. Arrested..Sarasota Police Department is pleased to announce the successful apprehension of Kevin Holloway, the suspect wanted in connection to the overnight homicide. This arrest was made possible through exceptional collaboration with the Miami Police Department. We sincerely thank the Miami and Miami-Dade Police Departments for their critical assistance. Their support was instrumental in swiftly apprehending the wanted suspect.

July 5th, 2024 Another shooting in NEWTOWN, Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that took place near the 1800 block of 20th Street shortly after midnight. An adult victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident. If you have any information, you are asked to call our non-emergency number at 941-316-1199. Or, if you prefer, leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or going online to www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com

July 9th, 2024 Another shooting in NEWTOWN, Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that took place near the 1500 block of 31st Street shortly after 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. An adult victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Please remain clear of the area. If you have any information, you are asked to call our non-emergency number at 941-316-1199. Or, if you prefer, leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or going online to www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com

Police were searching for Kevin M. Holloway, 54, in connection to the shooting, ARRESTED IN MIAMI. Holloway is a cocaine dealer he did 5 years in Florida state prison system, released 12/29/2021. Kevin Holloway did 3 tours of the Florida State prison system, convictions include cocaine possession and AGGRAVATED BATTERY/W/DEADLY WEAPON, just another fine resident of Newtown. Police believe Kevin Holloway, DOB 6/16/1970, is responsible for the shooting early this morn, and he's facing charges of murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and two counts of aggravated assault.

Common sense travel advisory, avoid travel on MLK Blvd from Rt 301 over to Rt 41 the North Tamiami Trail at any time! Sarasota City Commissioners No Help Curbing Newtown Shootings and Murders But Hamstring Cops With Police Advisory Panel. "We can't hamstring our police while defending themselves against dangerous criminals and protecting law abiding citizens with groups like the Sarasota Police Advisory Panel which makes police officers second guess every move they make". The 'Sarasota police advisory panel' meets quarterly and consists of five civilian volunteers, (some lawyers and apparently members of the ACLU), who are appointed by the Sarasota City Commissioners. The Independent Police Advisory Panel was established by the City Commission in 2011 to help ensure police accountability and transparency (AND WATCH THEIR EVERY MOVE).

The Sarasota City Commissioners are Liz Alpert, Kyle Battie, Jen Ahearn-Koch, and Erik Arroyo. The Sarasota City Commissioners and the police advisory panel scrutinize and hamstring the cops while shootings and murders in the Newtown section of Sarasota have skyrocketed this year! The administrator of the police advisory panel is college student Heather Salzman (doctoral candidate in England) who reviews all complaints filed against Sarasota Police Department officers and civilian staff members to assist the Chief of Police with the policies, practices and procedures concerning the processing of complaints. Furthermore, Heather Jane Salzman, who was born in the UK, receives and file complaints from citizens against Sarasota Police Department members, her causes civil rights and social action.

"It's very disturbing and unfortunate,” said Sarasota Vice Mayor Kyle Battie, who represents District 1, which encompasses parts of downtown Sarasota and the historically Black community of Newtown. “We are trying to do our best to get some type of grasp and handle of the situation.” UPDATE; Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie confirmed with the Herald-Tribune that two of his younger cousins were victims in a Saturday morning shooting. On May 21st, 2024 City Council Kyle Battie’s younger cousins, Brian and Tommie Battie IV, were victims in a shooting at 3:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Hookah Lounge Marrakech on the 3400 block of 17th Street in Sarasota. Deputies who responded to the shooting witnessed a large crowd with multiple shooting victims in the parking lot. Tommie Battie IV, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene. His brother and Auburn running back, Brian Battie, 22, was taken to a local hospital and is in critical condition. Three other victims were taken to local hospitals with injuries.

UPDATE: Photos From Crime Scene at Battie Brothers Shooting Hookah Lounge Marrakech 17th Street Sarasota Sat 3:11am May 18th, 2024. First gunshots appear to get attention of crowd at 3:11:16am on Saturday May 18th 2024. Everyone in photo above is looking to the left in the photo. Battie brothers involved in a gunfight. Brian Battie was shot in the head and was critically injured. His brother Tommie suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at the site of the shooting. Photo still from ABC7 News video.

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