Bronx Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Shot Dead | Washington DC News

A twelve-year-old boy, Jacob Freytes, died after being shot while riding his bike in the Bronx — a heartbreaking case of gun violence that left two others wounded. Police arrested a 45-year-old suspect, William Ferrer, on murder and attempted murder charges. Commissioner Tisch called it a senseless tragedy, as the teen was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire. The motive remains unknown, but the incident underscores the urgent need to combat gun violence in communities. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/387a79ee9f7edb3d