HOLLYWOOD, FL — A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged in a Hollywood homicide investigation stemming from an April shooting on Farragut Street, according to the Hollywood Police Department.
Police identified the juvenile as Gentle Edwards and said he turned himself in at the Hollywood Police Department shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was arrested on charges of first-degree murder with a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm, according to a May 29 media release from the department.
The case began on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, shortly before 9:30 p.m., when officers responded to a shooting in the 7300 block of Farragut Street. According to Hollywood Police, officers found one gunshot victim at the scene. The victim was pronounced dead there.
Police did not identify the victim in the release and did not provide additional details about what investigators believe led to the shooting. The release also did not include information about any upcoming court hearing.
Edwards is currently being held at JAC, according to Hollywood Police.
The charges are allegations. No conviction was reported in the police release.
Hollywood Police are asking anyone with information about the investigation to contact the department at 954-764-4357 or 954-967-4567. Tipsters may also email or text [email protected]. Information can also be provided to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 or through browardcrimestoppers.org.
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