Two Dead in Tragic Shooting Involving Police Officer's Son

A New York man, Jose William Funes-Zabala, has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, more than 30 times in her Hempstead apartment. The incident, which occurred before her two-year-old son, has drawn significant media attention due to its disturbing nature.
According to police reports, Funes-Zabala attacked Alfaro-Alcantara on February 10 after discovering she had started dating someone new. This was despite the victim having an order of protection against him that had expired on October 4, 2024. Officials stated, “Enraged that his former girlfriend had begun dating, this defendant allegedly viciously stabbed Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara while their 2-year-old child disturbingly watched.”
The child's smeared blood on his face prompted family members, concerned after failing to contact Alfaro-Alcantara, to investigate. Funes-Zabala, who pleaded not guilty, faces charges of second-degree murder, weapon possession, and endangering a child's welfare. If convicted, he could face 25 years to life in prison.