PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A 13-year-old boy shot while raking leaves in the front yard of his Prince George's County, Maryland home on Tuesday has since died in the hospital.
Jayz Agnew was pronounced dead three days after the shooting, according to the Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County.
At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, officers responded to the 2100 block of Jameson Street in the Hillcrest Heights neighborhood for a shooting.
At the scene, officers discovered 13-year-old Agnew suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition until being pronounced dead just three days later.
Police have since stated that a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case number 22-0054517.
Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy released the following statement in response to Agnew's death.
We are heartbroken to hear that on November 11th 13-year-old Jayz Agnew was pronounced clinically dead after clinging to life in the hospital since Tuesday. This bright, young man was shot and murdered while raking leaves in his family’s front yard in Hillcrest Heights. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends during this very unfortunate and difficult time.
As police continue to investigate to identify a suspect or suspects, let me say, that the violence must stop. Too many beautiful lives have been taken away from families and our communities. Those who have been senselessly killed are not simply numbers, they are sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, friends, mentors and caretakers, all who are valuable to our communities.
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