Over the following years, he was cuffed for stolen property in the Bronx in 2004, drunk driving and marijuana in 2009, and drug possession in 2013. Despite this extensive history, the accused shooter was back on the street when violence broke out outside the store.
A Community Drowned in Tears
By Monday, deep grief enveloped the family’s neighborhood as relatives and friends gathered outside their apartment building. A growing memorial displayed candles, a football, fresh flowers, colorful toys, sympathy cards, and a portrait of the bright young boy.
The slain child’s mother, Migdalia Martinez, was completely crushed by the sudden loss of her son. Distraught beyond words, she sat on the building steps, with a loved one as they wept together.
The boy’s uncle, Julio Lopez, had actually seen Jacob earlier that morning while walking his dogs. Lopez recalled hearing the gunshots ring out before seeing terrified people running around the corner.
