Neighbors speak out after 13-year-old is shot while raking leaves in Hillcrest Heights
New details in shooting of 13-year-old boy
Neighbors say the 13-year-old boy shot in Prince George’s county Tuesday was outside raking leaves when it happened. It’s a case police say they're working on around the clock as neighbors are left scared and stunned. FOX 5's Lindsay Watts reports from Hillcrest Heights.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - A 13-year-old boy shot in Hillcrest Heights Tuesday was raking leaves at the time, according to neighbors and a police source.
Prince George's County police said the child was shot in the head and is currently fighting for his life.
The shooting happened at around 5:20 p.m. at 22nd Avenue and Jameson Street.
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A neighbor said she heard multiple gunshots and then later the child’s father saying, "Oh my God."
The neighbor, who didn’t want to be identified, said she was outside at the time and didn’t hear anything leading up to the shooting or a car leaving the scene.
"I have a niece who went to school with him, he graduated from elementary school the year before she did," she said. "I mean, these kids are heartbroken right now. It’s just not something they understand."
She said she’s been in the neighborhood for nearly three decades and has felt safe there. She says the shooting has taken away that sense of security.
Prince George’s County police say it’s not clear if this child was the intended target. Thus far, no suspect or vehicle descriptions have been released.
Police said they are in need of help from the community on this case and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips may also be submitted online at pgcrimesolvers.com and the "P3 Tips" app. You can remain anonymous. A cash reward is being offered for the tip leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime.