During a speech on Long Island on Friday, President Donald Trump paused to comfort the parents of Jacob Freytes, a 12-year-old boy from the Bronx who was killed by a stray bullet. Jacob’s tragic death has garnered significant national attention, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in communities across the country.
Who was arrested in Jacob’s death?
Police arrested 45-year-old William Ferrer in connection with the shooting, according to Fox News.
His death has also prompted Republican lawmakers in New York to introduce a proposal known as “Jacob’s Law,” which would increase penalties when reckless criminal conduct results in the death of a child, according to Fox News . The emotional moment unfolded at the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City, New York , where Trump was addressing law enforcement and discussing his administration’s efforts to combat violent crime. Jacob was the son of Martinez and Jesus Freytes, a retired New York City police detective.
