Ironic is that the same tool that led to Junior’s death is also the same tool that helped to capture some of the suspected killers. The five murderers killed Junior believing that he was the person who exposed a young woman who engaged in a sexual encounter with multiple individuals. Unlike that video, different video footage of Junior’s attack recorded from different angles and devices have been widely distributed via social media. In addition to the videos, photos of the perpetrators have been shared on several social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Due to this social media sharing, tips have led to information on the suspected murderers, and in the case of some, their capture. Since Saturday night, several arrests have been made, including that of 19-year-old Kevin Alvarez, who was apprehended on Saturday. Alvarez faces multiple charges including manslaughter and second-degree murder. According to NJ.com, another six men were arrested: José Muñiz, Joniki Martínez, Danel Fernández, Santiago Rodríguez, Manuel Rivera, and José Taverez.

Some have argued that Junior’s mother, Leandra Felíz, is irresponsible for sending her son out late at night to lend $5 to a neighbor. However, the harsh reality is that millions of New Yorkers are poverty-stricken. According to the New York State Community Action Association, in a 2012 study, 29.5% or 397,842 Bronx residents lived in poverty. However, other sources such as The Furman Center claim that more than 50 percent of Bronx residents live in high or extreme poverty. Hence, Junior’s death is part of a larger systemic problem which reveals the neglect of city officials in relation to the people they represent.