13-year-old shot Tuesday in Temple Hills pronounced dead at hospital

Jeff Jones
The Homicide Unit is actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot a teenager in Temple Hills on Tuesday. The victim, 13-year-old Jayz Agnew of Temple Hills, was pronounced clinically deceased at a hospital several days later. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

TEMPLE HILLS, MD – 13-year-old Jayz Agnew of Temple Hills was raking leaves in his front yard last Tuesday when he was shot in front of his Hillcrest Heights home.

On Friday, he died in the hospital.

Now, the Prince George’s County Police Department is searching for his killer and offering a $25,000 reward.

Detectives are seeking to identify three alleged suspects who shot the young boy outside his home at around 5:28 pm on Tuesday in the 2100 block of Jameson Street.


Officers responding to the scene found Jayz suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They provided treatment at the scene before the boy was taken to the hospital in grave condition.


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.

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy

Agnew’s family said he had hoped to grow up and become a doctor.

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