Suspect in fatal Longwood bodega stabbing indicted on murder charge
Posted: Updated:The son of a Longwood bodega owner was indicted Wednesday in the fatal stabbing of Frankie Williams.
Williams, 37, was stabbed to death after police say an argument started when he was accused of stealing a beer inside a bodega.
Ronnie Torres was officially charged in the fatal stabbing. The 26-year-old was indicted on second-degree murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon for the Oct. 24 incident.
Officers stood on guard after Torres’ hearing to prevent another melee like the one seen last month where Williams’ supporters clashed with court officers. The families of the victim and defendant were also kept apart to avoid a possible altercation.
Family and friends of Williams expressed their frustration that they were forced by security to wait in the courtroom for an extra half-hour for the defendant's family to be escorted out of the building.
Torres next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 21.
News 12 has reported that Williams’ friends disputed that he stole a beer from the bodega, saying he was a frequent shopper.
RELATED STORIES:
Rally for safer community held at spot of slain Longwood man’s stabbing
Friends, family celebrate life of man killed inside Longwood bodega Protests erupt outside court appearance for man accused of fatal Longwood bodega stabbing
Police: Stabbing in Longwood bodega leaves man dead
CrimeMore>>
Man steals $30,000 from safe inside Bronx recycling company
Man steals $30,000 from safe inside Bronx recycling company
Authorities are looking for a man they say targeted a recycling garage last month in the Bronx.Authorities are looking for a man they say targeted a recycling garage last month in the Bronx.Police: 52-year-old man fatally shot in Concourse Village
Police: 52-year-old man fatally shot in Concourse Village
A man was fatally shot in the Bronx Wednesday night.A man was fatally shot in the Bronx Wednesday night.Man wielding knife shot by police in Westchester Square
Man wielding knife shot by police in Westchester Square
A police-involved shooting broke out after a man was seen walking with a knife in the Bronx Wednesday morning.A police-involved shooting broke out after a man was seen walking with a knife in the Bronx Wednesday morning.Police: Burglars break in, steal from Foodtown supermarket
Police: Burglars break in, steal from Foodtown supermarket
Police are searching for burglars in connection to a break-in at a super Foodtown supermarket.Police are searching for burglars in connection to a break-in at a super Foodtown supermarket.Man sprayed with pepper spray, thrown to the ground during altercation in Borough Park
Man sprayed with pepper spray, thrown to the ground during altercation in Borough Park
Police in Borough Park, Brooklyn are searching for a man who sprayed another man in the face and shoved him to the ground.Police in Borough Park, Brooklyn are searching for a man who sprayed another man in the face and shoved him to the ground.
NewsMore>>
Planned Parenthood builds telehealth system created for patients
Planned Parenthood builds telehealth system created for patients
Planned Parenthood has built a telehealth system so patients can still access care during the coronavirus pandemic.Planned Parenthood has built a telehealth system so patients can still access care during the coronavirus pandemic.'Love is Quarantine:' Bushwick residents run blind matchmaking experiment amid self-isolation
'Love is Quarantine:' Bushwick residents run blind matchmaking experiment amid self-isolation
Inspired the Netflix show, 'Love is Blind,' Bushwick roommates Thi Lam and Rance Nix created their own social media experiment, 'Love is Quarantine.Inspired the Netflix show, 'Love is Blind,' Bushwick roommates Thi Lam and Rance Nix created their own social media experiment, 'Love is Quarantine.Real estate market in the city comes to a standstill as residents self-isolate amid the coronavirus outbreak
Real estate market in the city comes to a standstill as residents self-isolate amid the coronavirus outbreak
Renting, buying and selling in the city is becoming more complicated as officials order residents to stay indoorsRenting, buying and selling in the city is becoming more complicated as officials order residents to stay indoors‘Masks 4 America’ campaign helping hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic
‘Masks 4 America’ campaign helping hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic
A new campaign is garnering support from people all across the country to provide proper protective gear to hospitals on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.A new campaign is garnering support from people all across the country to provide proper protective gear to hospitals on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.Univision 41 News Brief: Investigamos la complicada labor de los paramédicos en NYC
Univision 41 News Brief: Investigamos la complicada labor de los paramédicos en NYC
41 A Tu Lado: Beneficios de desempleo por el coronavirus.41 A Tu Lado: Beneficios de desempleo por el coronavirus.
GalleriesMore>>
PHOTOS: Chopper 12 above the USNS Comfort arrival in Manhattan
PHOTOS: Chopper 12 above the USNS Comfort arrival in Manhattan
The 1,000-bed hospital ship will help ease the burden on local hospitals amid the coronavirus outbreak.The 1,000-bed hospital ship will help ease the burden on local hospitals amid the coronavirus outbreak.Your Hometown Heroes Photos
Your Hometown Heroes Photos
From doctors and nurses to firefighters and police officers. From grocery store workers to news media and beyond. There are many who work hard to keep things running, keep us informed and keep us safe.From doctors and nurses to firefighters and police officers. From grocery store workers to news media and beyond. There are many who work hard to keep things running, keep us informed and keep us safe.Rainbows and beyond: Facebook group creates movement of positivity
Rainbows and beyond: Facebook group creates movement of positivity
There are no rainbows without rain, right? Well, one might say it's been pouring lately. But a strong and growing group on Long Island is spreading color and positivity with a rainbow movement.There are no rainbows without rain, right? Well, one might say it's been pouring lately. But a strong and growing group on Long Island is spreading color and positivity with a rainbow movement.Your Coronavirus 2020 Photos
Your Coronavirus 2020 Photos
Whatever the reason is, News 12 wants to see photos of what you're doing to keep busy during the coronavirus pandemic.Whatever the reason is, News 12 wants to see photos of what you're doing to keep busy during the coronavirus pandemic.PHOTOS: Eerie scenes of calm amid coronavirus pandemic
PHOTOS: Eerie scenes of calm amid coronavirus pandemic
As people work from home and avoid large gatherings, areas that are normally packed with people have suddenly become nearly vacant.As people work from home and avoid large gatherings, areas that are normally packed with people have suddenly become nearly vacant.
