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Bronx boy Jacob 'Kai' Freytes killed in stray gunfire was son of retired NYPD sergeant; suspect William Ferrer charged with murder
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As of July 27, 2026 at 4:34 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedPolice say 45-year-old William Ferrer was arrested Sunday and charged with murder in the death of Jacob Freytes.
The headline splitABC7chicago.com frames it as "Bronx boy Jacob 'Kai' Freytes killed in stray gunfire was son of retired NYPD sergeant; s...". ABC7 New York frames it as "Son of retired NYPD sergeant, 12, killed in Bronx stray shooting; suspect charged".
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CenterBronx boy Jacob 'Kai' Freytes killed in stray gunfire was son of retired NYPD sergeant; suspect William Ferrer charged with murder
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Son of retired NYPD sergeant, 12, killed in Bronx stray shooting; suspect charged
A 12-year-old Bronx boy who police say was an innocent bystander killed by stray gunfire has been identified as the son of a retired NYPD detective sergeant, according to the Sergeants Bene...
