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>>
Police: Trio beats 80-year-old man after argument at Morrisania supermarket
Police: Trio beats 80-year-old man after argument at Morrisania supermarket
Police are searching for multiple men involved in an assault in Morrisania.Police are searching for multiple men involved in an assault in Morrisania.Police: Man charged in connection with multiple shootings that left 2 men dead
Police: Man charged in connection with multiple shootings that left 2 men dead
Police have arrested and charged the man believed to be responsible for multiple shootings that left two men dead.Police have arrested and charged the man believed to be responsible for multiple shootings that left two men dead.Police: Armed suspects tie up woman in zip ties, steal cellphone
Police: Armed suspects tie up woman in zip ties, steal cellphone
A woman was tied down and abducted after police say she was robbed at gunpoint.A woman was tied down and abducted after police say she was robbed at gunpoint.Sources: Vehicle flees NYPD traffic stop, crashes into car in Throgs Neck
Sources: Vehicle flees NYPD traffic stop, crashes into car in Throgs Neck
Surveillance footage captured a scary scene in Throgs Neck as a speeding car crashed into a parked vehicle.Surveillance footage captured a scary scene in Throgs Neck as a speeding car crashed into a parked vehicle.Caught on camera: 76-year-old fruit stand worker beaten, robbed in Castle Hill
Caught on camera: 76-year-old fruit stand worker beaten, robbed in Castle Hill
Police need your help finding the man who assaulted and robbed a fruit stand worker in Castle Hill last month.Police need your help finding the man who assaulted and robbed a fruit stand worker in Castle Hill last month.
GalleriesMore>>
Your Bronx 2019 Holiday Photos
Your Bronx 2019 Holiday Photos
From sparking holiday lights to fun Santa photos, News 12 wants to see your holiday photos!From sparking holiday lights to fun Santa photos, News 12 wants to see your holiday photos!Chinese lantern festival lights up the sky above Citi Field for the holiday season
Chinese lantern festival lights up the sky above Citi Field for the holiday season
A new lantern festival has taken over Citi Field, lighting up the sky starting Friday.A new lantern festival has taken over Citi Field, lighting up the sky starting Friday.2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
The 87th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was held Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 in New York.The 87th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was held Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 in New York.Your December 2019 Storm Photos
Your December 2019 Storm Photos
Do you have photos of the winter storm from the December 2019 storm? We want to see!Do you have photos of the winter storm from the December 2019 storm? We want to see!The Download Photos
The Download Photos
The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."
Here are some of the latest tech items featured in the News 12 series The Download.
Here are some of the latest tech items featured in the News 12 series The Download.
Top StoriesMore>>
NYPD officer injured by razor blade inside sandwich from Queens deli
NYPD officer injured by razor blade inside sandwich from Queens deli
An NYPD officer eating a sandwich from a Queens deli was injured Thursday by a razor blade that was discovered inside of it.An NYPD officer eating a sandwich from a Queens deli was injured Thursday by a razor blade that was discovered inside of it.Saudi student opens fire at Florida Naval base, killing 3
Saudi student opens fire at Florida Naval base, killing 3
An aviation student from Saudi Arabia opened fire in a classroom at the Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday morning, killing three people.An aviation student from Saudi Arabia opened fire in a classroom at the Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday morning, killing three people.Package thief posing as delivery man caught on camera
Package thief posing as delivery man caught on camera
A man was caught on camera wearing a bright yellow and orange security vest and stealing packages from homes in the Bronx while posing as a delivery man.A man was caught on camera wearing a bright yellow and orange security vest and stealing packages from homes in the Bronx while posing as a delivery man.Riverdale nursing home fined after removing trees on property
Riverdale nursing home fined after removing trees on property
Schervier Nursing Home recently received two fines from the Department of Building and NYC Planning after removing trees on its property.Schervier Nursing Home recently received two fines from the Department of Building and NYC Planning after removing trees on its property.Paws and Pals: Meet Carl and Bandit
Paws and Pals: Meet Carl and Bandit
If you're looking for a furry friend, News 12 has got you covered. Carl and Bandit are looking for a forever home.