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Bronx shooting of Jacob Freytes

Entities: Jesus Freytes · Jacob Freytes · William Ferrer · Zohran Mamdani · Jessica S. Tisch

Overview

On July 28, 2026, 12‑year‑old Jacob Freytes was killed by a stray bullet during a gunfire exchange in the Bronx’s Mount Eden neighborhood. Police arrested 45‑year‑old William Ferrer and charged him with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, assault and illegal weapon possession; Ferrer pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.

By August 1, the community held a vigil at the shooting site, with candles, balloons and bicycles honoring the boy. Local officials, including Bronx County Executive Vanessa Gibson and mayor Zohran Mamdani, condemned the killing and urged mandatory three‑to‑five‑year sentences for illegal gun possession, citing NYPD data that at least 50 minors had been shot in New York that year. The incident sparked renewed calls for tougher gun‑penalty legislation while the investigation into any gang‑related motive continued.

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Jacob Freytes' Death Prompts Bronx Vigil and Calls for Tougher Gun Penalties

    Jacob Freytes, a 12‑year‑old Dominican boy, was killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx; a vigil was held and officials called for mandatory 3‑5‑year gun‑possession sentences.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Bronx Shooting Kills 12‑Year‑Old Jacob Freytes

    A stray bullet killed 12‑year‑old Jacob Freytes in a Bronx bodega shooting; two other men were injured and suspect William Ferrer was arrested and charged with multiple felonies.

Sources

almomento.net · diariolibre.com · news.amomama.com · reddenoticias.online · wbkr.com · wpdh.com