12-Year-Old Hudson Valley Boy Killed By Stray Bullet In New York

A local community is grieving the tragic death of a Hudson Valley middle school student killed by a stray bullet in New York City.

12-Year-Old Killed Visiting Family In The Bronx

Valley Central Middle School student Jacob Freytes was just twelve years old when he was fatally struck while visiting the Bronx.

He was tragically killed by a stray bullet on Saturday while visiting family in the Bronx.

Police say Jacob rode his bike to a local bodega around 5 p.m. A violent physical dispute broke out among a group of men nearby, as he stood outside the bodega.

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The altercation escalated quickly, and one man pulled out a gun and began shooting.

Jacob, an innocent bystander, was shot in the shoulder by a stray bullet. Heartbreaking videos shows hims running into the bodega to seek cover and ask for help, before collapsing.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Orange County Assemblyman Brian Maher expressed his deep heartbreak over the loss, noting that Jacob was a classmate of his own daughter in Montgomery.

Maher says as a parent, his heart breaks for Jacob's family and the entire Valley Central community as they mourn this unimaginable tragedy.

Son Of Retired NYPD Detective Sergeant

Jacob was the son of retired NYPD Detective Sergeant Jesus Freytes. His mother said Jacob was a fun, loving, and smart kid who stayed out of trouble.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch condemned the "senseless gun violence" and promised that the department would do everything possible to secure justice.

A GoFundMe was started for the family. As of this writing, nearly $13,000 has been raised.

45-Year-Old Bronx Man Arrested

On Sunday, the NYPD arrested 45-year-old William Ferrer outside his home in the Bronx. Police say the shooting was tied to a gang-related dispute involving the Trinitarios and Sev Side Pinni gangs.

He was charged with murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree, attempted murder, assault, and more.

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