A 12-year-old boy, who police say was an innocent bystander, was killed by stray gunfire on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The child was identified as the son of a retired New York police detective sergeant, according to the Sergeants Benevolent Association.<\/p>\n
Family, friends and neighbors mourn Jacob Freytes, known to loved ones as “Kai.”<\/p>\n
Police have arrested and charged a suspect in the deadly shooting.<\/p>\n
The Sergeants Benevolent Association confirmed Jacob Freytes was the son of retired Detective Sgt. Jesus Freytes.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the union said it was “saddened” by the loss and called on prosecutors to pursue the case to the fullest extent of the law.<\/p>\n
Police say 45-year-old William Ferrer was arrested Sunday and charged with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, assault and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting.<\/p>\n
Authorities say Ferrer was arguing with five other people near Elliot Place and Walton Avenue in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx when he shot into the group.<\/p>\n
The motive is gang related, with the Trinitarios and Sev Side Pinni operating in the area.<\/p>\n
He has an arrest record dating back to 1999 and survived a shooting in 2006.<\/p>\n
Investigators say Jacob Freytes was not involved in the dispute and had gone to a nearby bodega to buy a ball when gunfire erupted.<\/p>\n
He was struck in the shoulder and ran inside the store seeking safety before collapsing. He was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals\/Lincoln, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old man was shot in the buttocks and a 34-year-old man was shot in the left foot. Both are expected to survive and are listed in stable condition.<\/p>\n
Ferrer was taken into custody Sunday outside his Bronx home and is expected to be arraigned Monday.<\/p>\n
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