The grieving mother of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes, who lost his life after being caught in a shooting outside a Bronx bodega, is speaking out about her concerns over public safety and the need to better protect innocent people.

Migdalia Martinez, 47, said her son’s death has left her devastated and questioning whether enough is being done to prevent violence from affecting families who have nothing to do with the conflicts happening around them.

“Criminals feel more safe now than ever,” Martinez told The Post, expressing her belief that people who commit violent offenses are not facing enough consequences.

Jacob, the son of a retired NYPD detective, was reportedly caught in the middle of a confrontation outside a store in the South Bronx on July 25. According to the criminal complaint, the 12-year-old was struck in the chest and later died at a Bronx hospital.

Police arrested 45-year-old William Ferrer, who was later arraigned on charges including murder, assault and weapons offenses. Authorities allege that Ferrer opened fire during a confrontation that also left two other people injured.

For Martinez, the tragedy has raised broader concerns about the city’s approach to public safety and the impact of violence on ordinary families.

“The system works more for the criminal than they’re gonna work for the victim,” she said.

Martinez was at work in Midtown when she received the devastating news that her son had been injured. She immediately rushed to the hospital, but Jacob had already passed away by the time she arrived.

She described the days that followed as overwhelming, saying she struggled to eat, sleep and even take care of herself as she tried to process the loss of her child.

Friends, relatives and members of the community later gathered outside the family’s home to remember Jacob, bringing flowers, food and personal items to create a memorial in his honor.

His father, Jesus Freytes, a retired NYPD detective, has reportedly been focused on seeking justice for his son and ensuring the case receives the full attention of authorities.

Martinez said she plans to attend the accused man’s next court appearance and hopes the legal process will bring accountability for what happened.

“Maybe you didn’t mean to specifically kill my son, but you meant to shoot that gun,” she said, addressing the person accused in the case.

“A bullet has no name. Anybody could have got hit. Anybody.”

The case remains ongoing as the accused faces charges in connection with the incident. For Jacob’s family, the focus now is on remembering a 12-year-old boy whose life was cut short and calling for greater safety for innocent people in their community.