The six-year-old boy who shot at a neighborhood Fourth of July party in Temple Hills has passed away, police confirmed on Sunday.
shot at a neighborhood Fourth of July party in Temple Hills According to police officials, two suspects opened fire on a community gathering at the 2500 block of Akron Street just before 8 p.m. on Thursday. Six-year-old Ahsan Payton of Washington, D.C. was hit.
Payton was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition that night. PGPD officials announced that Payton lost his life as a result of his injuries late Saturday night.at the party, according to law enforcement sources. One was grazed by a bullet, and the other was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
"This incident underscores why we're urgently working on addressing the pervasive issue of gun violence," said Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. "It is unacceptable that our neighborhoods, our celebrations, and our very homes are not safe from the threat of firearms. We remain committed to our efforts to remove illegal guns from our streets and protect our Prince Georgians from such tragedies. Every resident has the right to live in peace and safety.
PGPD detectives are seeking information on this case at 516-2512. They are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case. “We will be charging them once they are identified with the maximum charges and seeking the maximum penalties because this is something that we cannot stand for in this community,” Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said on Friday. “I certainly will not stand for it.”
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