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Joaquin Salazar

Northern Westchester 18-Year-Old Admits To Fatal Stabbing After Fight Starting On Social Media Northern Westchester 18-Year-Old Admits To Fatal Stabbing After Fight Starting On Social Media
Northern Westchester 18-Year-Old Admits To Fatal Stabbing After Fight Starting On Social Media A Northern Westchester man admitted to stabbing two teenagers, one of whom died during a fight that started on social media, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Peekskill resident Matthew Torres, age 18, was indicted in January for manslaughter and assault for his role in the violent stabbing of two 18-year-old teens during a fight late last year. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Friday, Oct. 1 that Torres pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault. When he is sentenced in December, Torres will face a sentence of between five and 25 years in state prison …
Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another, DA Says Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another, DA Says
Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another, DA Says A Northern Westchester man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing two teenagers, one of whom died during a fight that started on social media, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Peekskill resident Matthew Torres was indicted for manslaughter and assault for his role in the violent stabbing of two 18-year-old teens during a fight late last year. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said that a dispute that started through social media involving several people led to them making a plan to fight in-person on Nov. 28 last year. The nature of the initial argument between …
Community Rallies For Teen Who Tried To Defend Friend In Fatal Northern Westchester Stabbing Community Rallies For Teen Who Tried To Defend Friend In Fatal Northern Westchester Stabbing
Community Rallies For Teen Who Tried To Defend Friend In Fatal Northern Westchester Stabbing A Northern Westchester community is rallying around a local family whose son was stabbed trying to protect his friend who was killed during the attack. Alex Leon, 18, of Peekskill, was severely injured on Saturday, Nov. 28, attempting to defend and protect his friend Joaquin Salazar who died from his injuries. Leon, who is the son of Franki Leon, the owner of Franki's Grill in Croton on Hudson, was also stabbed. He underwent four hours of surgery and is currently slowly recovering at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, according to a GoFundMe page. The fund, started by Rebecca Boivin and ot…
Teen Arrested For Stabbing Death Of Former HS Soccer Star In Northern Westchester Teen Arrested For Stabbing Death Of Former HS Soccer Star In Northern Westchester
Teen Arrested For Stabbing Death Of Former HS Soccer Star In Northern Westchester A 17-year-old teen has been arrested and charged with the stabbing death of a popular area soccer star in Northern Westchester. According to the City of Peekskill Police Chief Donald Halmy, the teen, a Peekskill resident, was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge based on his role in the stabbing death of Joaquin Salazar on Saturday, Nov. 28. In addition, the teen was also charged with assault for the serious injuries he caused to a second 18-year-old man he stabbed.  The stabbings stemmed from an incident on Saturday, in which a group of individuals…
Teenage Fatal Stabbing Victim Was High School Soccer Star In Northern Westchester Teenage Fatal Stabbing Victim Was High School Soccer Star In Northern Westchester
Teenage Fatal Stabbing Victim Was High School Soccer Star In Northern Westchester As family and friends mourn the stabbing death of a Northern Westchester 18-year-old soccer star, the school district is offering counseling to those in need. Peekskill resident Joaquin Salazar, 18, was killed around 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, following a fight among a group of people at China Pier on Louisa Street, Peekskill Police Chief Don Halmy said. Salazar, who graduated in 2019, played soccer at Peekskill High School and was considered one of the team's high scorers throughout his years as a member of the Red Devils. The district said on Sunday, Nov. 29, it was with "great…
18-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed During Incident In Northern Westchester 18-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed During Incident In Northern Westchester
18-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed During Incident In Northern Westchester An investigation is underway after an 18-year-old was fatally stabbed during an incident in Northern Westchester. On Saturday, Nov. 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Peekskill Police officers responded to the New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital for a report of at least two males who arrived there with apparent stab wounds to the torso area.  Potential witnesses at the hospital were interviewed and it was learned that a short time earlier a group of people had gathered together in the parking lot at China Pier on Louisa Street, Peekskill Police Chief Don Halmy said. Accordin…