8-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot In Landover Tuesday Night
LANDOVER, Md. (WJZ) -- Prince George's County Police said an eight-year-old boy has died after being shot earlier tonight in Landover.
Officials said they responded to the 1600 block of Brightseat Road around 8:20 p.m. On the scene, officers found a young child suffering from a gunshot wound.
The child was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officials said the victim later died at the hospital.
Preliminary reports state that the suspect shot into multiple apartments before striking the eight-year-old.
UPDATE: The shooting victim an 8-year-old male has succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. pic.twitter.com/WovsuorzrR
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) August 25, 2021
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Prelim Info: Around 8:20 pm, officers responded to the location for a shooting call. Once on scene officers located a young child suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) August 25, 2021