On February 21, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Hollywood, Florida, resulting in the death of 30-year-old Jim White, known to friends by the nickname JB. The shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. along McClellan Street and North 24th Avenue, in the middle of a residential neighborhood.
According to witnesses, the gunfire was intense and alarming.
Jeremy Phillips, a local resident, described the sound as reminiscent of assault rifles, stating, "Brrrr, bam, bam, bam, bam -- it was crazy, like mayhem. I thought I was at war or something." The intensity of the gunfire left neighbors shaken, with many reporting vibrations from the loud shots.
White, originally from West Palm Beach, was reportedly sitting in his car with his girlfriend when the shooter approached in another vehicle and opened fire. Renard Biennesein, another witness, noted the severity of the attack, saying, "That was no gun. It was a machine gun. Because when I wake up, I pass by the car -- more than eight bullets."
The shooting not only claimed White's life but also left another person critically injured. The second victim was rushed to Memorial Regional Hospital in critical condition. The incident has left the community calling for an end to what some describe as ongoing violence in the area. Jeremy Phillips expressed concern about the frequency of such events, stating, "This is something that is normal, it's crazy over here. You've got this street and the next street over, they always have confrontations. It's just too much. You've got kids around."
As of the latest reports, the shooter fled the scene before police arrived, and the Hollywood Police Department was actively investigating the case. They urged anyone with information to come forward, providing multiple ways for the public to assist in the investigation, including contacting the police department directly or submitting anonymous tips through Broward Crime Stoppers.
Citations:
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/02/21/1-killed-1-injured-in-hollywood-shooting/
https://gunmemorial.org/2024/02/21/jim-white
