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An 18-Year-Old High School Student Arrested and Charged with Murder in Prince George’s County

An 18-year-old high school student has been arrested and charged with murder in a fatal shooting that took place in Prince George’s County in December. The suspect, Harvey Barnes III, a resident of Upper Marlboro, is facing charges of first- and second-degree murder, as well as related counts, in the killing of 37-year-old Timothy Emmanuel Jones from Washington, D.C. According to charging documents, Barnes, who is currently an 11th-grade student at Largo High School, was ordered to be held without bond on Monday.

The incident occurred on December 28 in the 900 block of St. Michaels Drive in the unincorporated section of Bowie. Police responded to the scene around 3:05 p.m. after receiving reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered Jones inside a car with gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigations revealed that Barnes and Jones had a dispute which led to the fatal shooting. Both individuals were known to each other through mutual acquaintances, according to the police. Surveillance footage from the surrounding area captured the incident, showing Jones being chased out of a house by Barnes just moments before the shooting took place.

The charging documents detailed the interaction between Barnes and Jones, as captured by the surveillance video. Jones can be heard saying, “I didn’t do anything, bro,” while Barnes asks, “Why are you running?” Following a brief altercation, Jones got into a blue Tesla, and Barnes fired shots through the windshield, ultimately resulting in Jones’ death.

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, Aisha Braveboy, expressed her concerns regarding the incident and emphasized the importance of addressing youth violence and preventing such tragic shootings. Braveboy highlighted the need to hold juveniles accountable for violent crimes in order to reduce gun violence among young individuals.

Efforts to reach family members of both Barnes and Jones have been unsuccessful at this time. Furthermore, it remains unclear whether Barnes has legal representation to assist him in this case.

In response to the incident, Prince George’s County Public Schools released a statement affirming their commitment to supporting staff members and students affected by the tragedy. The school district has made counselors available for anyone in need of support during this difficult time. For further information, the school district has directed all inquiries to the local police department.

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