Street in Jacksonville renamed in honor of teen who was killed in 2010
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16-year-old Tiphne Hollis was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in March 2010. While it’s now considered a cold case, her family hopes her legacy lives on.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Lenox Square on Jacksonville’s Westside has been renamed in honor of a Jacksonville teenager who was killed 15 years ago.

16-year-old Tiphne Hollis’ murder is unsolved and now considered a cold case. She was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in March 2010 on Belfort Street in the Mixon town area.

Her mother isn’t giving up hope and is persistent in keeping Hollis’ name alive.

Now, the street leading to the foundation and school formed in her honor also bears her name.

Since Hollis’ murder, her family has been working hard, seeking justice. They’ve held marches, given out flyers and spoken out, begging for someone to come forward with information about who shot Hollis.

“It’s a sad situation. My daughter is gone. And it’s sad that we are all still out here fighting for justice, but the good thing is that we are keeping Hollis’ legacy alive. That’s the best thing of anything,” said Hollis’ mother, Shanda Whitaker-Ward.

Whitaker-Ward says she will stop at nothing for her daughter to get justice.

“We truly truly miss her, and I’m going to keep her legacy alive. When I’m gone, it will be here forever, and people will remember her,” Whitaker-Ward said.

The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new street will be held in August.

If you know anything about what happened to Hollis, it’s never too late to call in a tip.

You can remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

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