In the quiet residential area of Hyattsville, Maryland, a sequence of events unfolded on the night of February 19, 2022, that ended in the tragic death of Jonathan Jamison Jr., a 21-year-old male. Police were initially called to the 6900 block of Forest Terrace around 10:25 p.m. for what appeared to be a single-car accident. Upon their arrival, they discovered a vehicle that had crashed into a house.
Inside the driver's seat was Jonathan Jamison Jr., who was suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
The ensuing investigation by the Prince George's County Police Department revealed a narrative that went beyond a simple traffic incident. Detectives determined that Jamison, a resident of Laurel, Maryland, had arranged to meet with an acquaintance, 35-year-old Preston Hollis Jr. of Landover. The purpose of their meeting was a drug transaction, which ultimately escalated into a fatal shooting. The investigation established that Hollis was the individual who had shot Jamison. Following the shooting, Jamison's vehicle crashed into the nearby residence.
Following their investigation, detectives identified Preston Hollis Jr. as the suspect in the shooting. He was subsequently arrested and charged with first-degree murder and other related offenses. Authorities confirmed that Hollis and Jamison were known to each other prior to the fatal encounter. Hollis was taken into the custody of the Department of Corrections and held without bond as he awaited legal proceedings. Friends and family remember Jonathan, also known as 'little Jay,' as a sweet, respectful, and kindhearted individual with a bright smile that could light up a room. He was known to be ambitious, smart, and a devoted protector of his younger sister and mother.
