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Trump promises action after 12-year-old's death in Bronx shooting
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Trump promises action after 12-year-old's death in Bronx shooting

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Donald Trump met with the parents of a 12-year-old boy killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx, promising to crack down on crime.
  • The boy, Jacob Freytes, was struck while buying a ball, reportedly caught in the crossfire of a dispute involving the accused shooter, William Ferrer.
  • The boy's mother, Migdalia Martínez, urged for stricter laws and a safer America, while Trump criticized New York's bail reform policies.

President Donald Trump offered condolences and vowed to strengthen crime measures following the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes in the Bronx. Trump met with the boy's parents, Migdalia Martínez and retired NYPD detective Jesús Freytes, during a law enforcement event on Long Island.

An unbelievable and horrible story. Something dreadful. We're going after them. There are sick people.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's reaction after meeting the parents of the 12-year-old victim.

Trump described the parents as "incredible people" and expressed his dismay at the "horrible and unbelievable" story. He stated, "We're going after them. There are sick people." The president interrupted his speech to address the family, embracing Martínez, who was visibly emotional.

Jacob Freytes was reportedly killed by a stray bullet while on his way to a local store to buy a ball. Police believe he was caught in the middle of a shootout between William Ferrer, 45, and his associates. Ferrer, who has a criminal history dating back to 1999, faces charges related to the incident. Trump highlighted Ferrer's record and questioned New York's bail reform policies, suggesting they contribute to such violence.

I take comfort in knowing that he cares. I need the United States to be a safe place again. I already lost a son. If it's not safe, I can't imagine what will happen to the rest of my children or all our children.

— Migdalia MartínezThe mother of the victim expressing her desire for increased safety and her interaction with President Trump.

Martínez, who is of Dominican descent, expressed her gratitude for Trump's concern and pleaded for the United States to become a safe place again. "I lost a son. If it's not safe, I can't imagine what will happen to the rest of my children or all our children," she said. She also advocated for legislation named after her son that would impose life sentences without parole for those convicted of intentionally or recklessly killing children.

My son will never be able to enjoy his life. Why should he?

— Migdalia MartínezThe mother questioning the justice system in relation to the accused shooter.
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Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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