Stray Bullet Kills Bronx Boy | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for murder after a stray bullet killed a 12-year-old boy in the Bronx—caught in crossfire during a chaotic shooting that also wounded two others. The boy, Jacob Freytes, was riding his bike when he was struck; surveillance shows him clutching his chest before collapsing. The suspect, William Ferrer, with a history of arrests dating back to 1999, now faces multiple charges. City leaders condemn the senseless violence, mourning the loss of a child who shouldn’t have to fear his own neighborhood. Community members have gathered to grieve and demand action…