Ja Ray Malik Hollywood, an 18-year-old African American male from Garland, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 26, 2020. He was fatally shot at an apartment community on the 600 block of Broadway Commons. When police arrived at the scene, they found Hollywood and another man, Kevon Knnard Livingston, who had been shot. Hollywood was pronounced dead at the scene, while Livingston was taken to the hospital with injuries and is expected to survive.
The incident began when Hollywood
and Livingston arrived at the apartment of a mutual acquaintance. After being allowed inside, a disturbance occurred, and guns were drawn, leading to the shooting. Livingston fled the scene before police arrived, and a warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Detectives believe that all the men knew each other and are continuing their investigation.
The Garland Police Department has described Livingston as "armed and dangerous" and is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
This tragic event has deeply affected the community, and the investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to bring justice for Ja Ray Malik Hollywood.
