A 54-year-old man identified as Kevin Holloway, with a history of felony convictions, has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred in Sarasota, Florida. Local 10 reports that shortly after 1 a.m. on Thursday, near Dixie Avenue and 24th Street in Sarasota's Newtown area, a man was fatally shot. Following the incident, Holloway was quickly located and apprehended in Miami-Dade County.
Holloway is no stranger to the criminal justice system, with a rap sheet extending back to 1995. According to Local 10, his convictions include aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and cocaine possession, among other offenses. After being released from prison in late 2021, Holloway is now to quickly face charges that include first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Sarasota Police Department has charged Holloway with one count of murder in the first degree, two counts of aggravated assault, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. As of his latest arrest, he was being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center near Doral, awaiting extradition back to Sarasota County, Local 10 states.
The Sarasota Police Department expressed its thanks to the Miami Police Department for their assistance in the prompt arrest of Holloway. Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche referred to Holloway as armed and dangerous during the search following the shooting. Detectives have urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward and assist in reinforcing the investigation, indicating that callers to Sarasota County Crime Stoppers at 941-366-8477 can remain anonymous. This outreach for community support was detailed in coverage by WFLA.
