Six-year-old boy dies days after being injured in Fourth of July shooting in Prince George’s County

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now ) — The Prince George County Police Department (PGPD) said a six-year-old boy has died days after being injured in a shooting at a Fourth of July block party in Temple Hills.

Police said that at about 7:50 p.m., they responded to the report of a shooting in the 4500 block of Akron Street.

Once there, police found a six-year-old boy who had been shot, as well as two other people.

A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and a woman was treated on the scene for a graze wound.

The boy was taken to the hospital where he died late Saturday night. He was identified as six-year-old Ahsan Payton of Washington, DC.

In a statement , County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said the following, in part:

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of 6-year-old Ahsan Payton, whose life was so tragically cut short. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and with all those affected by this senseless violence. We share your grief and pain.

This incident underscores why we’re urgently working on addressing the pervasive issue of gun violence. 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.

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks

PGPD said the shooting took place during a holiday gathering in the neighborhood.

They are encouraging anyone who attended the party or anyone who may have information to contact police at 301-516-2512.

Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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