Violent Clash in Spencer Lakes area (33409) : West Palm Beach Man Arrested After Shocking Shovel Attack on Neighbor – POLICE RESPOND SWIFTLY

Spencer Lakes area (33409) – A quiet West Palm Beach street turned into the scene of a violent confrontation Monday afternoon when a man allegedly attacked his neighbor with a shovel during a heated dispute. The altercation occurred around 1:30 PM in a residential area off Cherry Road and North Military Trail, prompting a rapid response from West Palm Beach Police.

According to authorities, 44-year-old Terrance Boyd was arrested at the scene after reportedly striking his 61-year-old neighbor multiple times in the head and back with a metal-bladed shovel during an argument over yard maintenance boundaries. Eyewitnesses say the confrontation escalated quickly after a verbal exchange turned physical, with Boyd allegedly retrieving the shovel from his property and launching the assault in broad daylight.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: Man arrested after attacking neighbor with shovel in West Palm Beach

• IMPACT: One man hospitalized with serious injuries; suspect in custody

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Disturbing act of violence in broad daylight” – Lt. Jessica Thomas, WPBPD

• ACTION: Residents urged to report escalating neighbor disputes before violence occur

The victim was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center in serious condition, where he remains hospitalized with multiple lacerations and a fractured shoulder. Boyd is currently being held without bond at the Palm Beach County Jail and faces charges including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and assault.

“This was a disturbing act of violence in broad daylight over a minor dispute,” said WPBPD Lt. Jessica Thomas. “We urge residents to seek mediation before resorting to violence.”

Police confirmed previous reports of verbal altercations between the neighbors but said no physical altercations had been recorded until now.

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Spencer Lakes area (33409) – Cherry Rd & N Military Trail, near Village Boulevard

2. Community Connection:
   “We’re all shaken — nobody expects to see someone attacked with a shovel here.”
   – Jordan McIntyre, manager at Lakewood Grocery

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  This marks the second neighbor-on-neighbor assault in West Palm Beach this month, as tensions rise amid record summer heat and growing housing disputes.
  Experts warn increased stress can lead to explosive confrontations.

Update Log

•  1:45 PM: Suspect arrested and weapon secured

•  2:30 PM: Victim transported to St. Mary’s with multiple injuries

•  3:15 PM: WPBPD confirms prior verbal disputes between parties