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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 2:17 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 splitKABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "Bronx boy Jacob 'Kai' Freytes killed in stray gunfire was son of retired NYPD sergeant; s...". KTRK / ABC13 Houston frames it as "Bronx boy Jacob 'Kai' Freytes killed in stray gunfire was son of retired NYPD sergeant; s...".
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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...
