Life Now for Mom of 8-Year-Old Killed in Drive-By Shooting

As many residents of the D.C. Metropolitan area fear another up in violence, Prince George County mom Tiffani Evans recalls the day her son, 8-year-old Peyton John “PJ” Evans, was accidentally shot and killed in a drive-by shooting last summer. PJ had been in the middle of enjoying his dinner at his aunt’s house, PlayStation controller in hand, when the bullets rang out. “Everybody still hurt. It’s still a nightmare to everybody,” his mother says. Inside Edition Digital’s Johanna Li has more.

[Tyexx]

We live in a world where our children aren’t even safe in our homes eating dinner & playing video games. As a father this terrifies me….. rest in paradise little man 😔

[lesamccoy]

"They didn't have the lights on the ambulance! I ain't stupid!" I felt that so deeply! Prayers going up for this mother and all who knew and loved young PJ!

[rfrancis]

She is remarkable, I pray her son receives Justice

[trentonsohl]

It's incredible how well this mother held her tears telling this story.

[Franaflyby]

I understand her pain.
My son was 33 when he went missing for almost a year before I found out he was shot in the head in cold blood by a so called trusted friend.
I've never been the same I miss him every day.
A Mother's love for her child is forever and ever💔

[najinaji]

That’s a little baby, I am so emotional for her. To carry a child for nine months, to raise and mold your child into the man he should be . It’s so heartbreaking. My heart is so heavy for this mother, a pain you’ll never forget.

[Tyexx]

May this child and family get justice. No one deserves this 🙁

[dwilliams]

I can not start to imagine how I would feel to lose any of my can feel that mother's pain..

[rachelcurtis]

The joy pj brought his momma is undeniable, her face lights up talking about him. God bless this mother and R.I.P PJ ❣️🙏

[LionessCrowned]

The way this mother smiles and lights up when she talks about her son demonstrates a true love for her child. Although I’m sorry for her loss, I’m extremely grateful that God allowed PJ’s last day on earth to be filled with friends, family, and football; he did what he loved to do and was full of joy and accomplishment. He enjoyed the championship game, his teammates, his family, his video game, and even his last meal!

Despite her loss, this mom continues to pour into those boys in the community and on his team. I pray that God continues to use you to be a blessing to others. I also pray that He gives you, your son, your family, and PJ’s teammates and their parents strength, comfort, and peace. Rest In Peace, PJ! Your eternal jersey awaits you in Heaven!!!

[maddie-vpik]

the way she talks about her son with so much joy. i cant even imagine the pay this mother is going through. rip pj. 🕊

[gracey]

He sounded like the most adorable little baby boy. The way he talked, reminds me of an old soul in a child's body. I'm so sorry for your loss Mama.

[aylinh]

Rest easy PJ. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

A momma should never have to bury their child. My heart goes out to this mom and all moms with angel babies. 💕

[Ms.NoNo]

The hardest part about being a gamer is never seeing that one friend get online again and wondering what happened. We make friends and then sometimes stuff like this happens and we never know.

[motivtiontelevision]

I lost my Son as well over a senseless fight.He was 19 and today makes 4 years he’s been gone.Worst pain in the world is losing a child.I pray for your strength and family.He seemed like a great kid and definitely didn’t deserve that❣️🙏🏽

[donnadsmith]

The way they celebrated that sweet child was so precious by the funeral home.. bless you for doing that for the family, , and community

[hello-dkzp]

Long live PJ. Sounds like he was such a fun kid and would be joyous to be around. He did not deserve this- he was going on to do great things. Such a great family and mother. He loved you so much mom and he's so proud of what you have done to help other kids and giving back to the community.

In our hearts forever!!!!

[vanessafowler]

I'm crying listening to this story. My heart break's for his Mother. I lost a child and he was only two years old. He passed away from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. I'm praying for his Mother and family. Rest in peace PJ. I almost died with them and I was pregnant with our Second Son. He will be 17 this month so even though I lost my first born Son God have me one back. Plus I had another Son also. I have three handsome Son's that I will always protect and love unconditionally forever. My story was on TV in my hometown and it happened on December 24, 2004. What I did not say is that I lost my children's Father on that same day as well. I was in a hurry adding to my original comment. Rest in peace to my baby boy and the love of my life... Adrian Garcia and Hector Garcia. I miss you both so much. The heart has never left. The pain losing you both will forever be with me until God calls me home. 💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Maeve_Puffs]

Damn she literally walked through each emotion that transpired that day. I am sorry that this tragedy hit their family and especially PJ.

[emilyiskawaii]

I have so much endless empathy and sympathy to that little 8 year old. Why would people do this?