A Brooklyn man has been charged with the murder of his 85-year-old grandmother in a shocking and violent crime that left the community reeling. Jackson King, just 22 years old, was taken into custody hours after the attack on Tuesday night at their shared apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
According to police, King stabbed his grandmother, Julia Boomer, multiple times before she succumbed to her injuries. The investigation suggested that the attack may have been linked to a psychotic episode experienced by King. Authorities had been considering this theory when King was arrested and ultimately charged on Friday.
The case has sent shockwaves through the community, marking the first homicide of 2026 in the 79th Precinct, which includes Bed-Stuy. The precinct saw an increase in reported homicides last year, with eight cases in both 2024 and 2025, but overall numbers remain relatively low compared to previous years.
In a city that has seen a decline in violent crimes, this tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against crime and violence. King's attorney information is currently not available, adding another layer of complexity to the already disturbing case.
According to police, King stabbed his grandmother, Julia Boomer, multiple times before she succumbed to her injuries. The investigation suggested that the attack may have been linked to a psychotic episode experienced by King. Authorities had been considering this theory when King was arrested and ultimately charged on Friday.
The case has sent shockwaves through the community, marking the first homicide of 2026 in the 79th Precinct, which includes Bed-Stuy. The precinct saw an increase in reported homicides last year, with eight cases in both 2024 and 2025, but overall numbers remain relatively low compared to previous years.
In a city that has seen a decline in violent crimes, this tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against crime and violence. King's attorney information is currently not available, adding another layer of complexity to the already disturbing case.
, 22 yrs old stabbing his own grandma?! That's just wow 
... so sad 
... I don't even know what to say 
... it's like he lost all sense of humanity 
... or maybe he was just going through a crazy phase 
... who knows? 
... 85 yrs old, that's not right 
... and the community is still reeling from it 
... I hope justice is served 
, but at what cost? 
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anyway i guess hes in custody now n his lawyer info isnt out yet... just makes u wonder wut led him 2 do somethin so brutal 
. hope his lawyer gets him help because this guy needs it 
... this case is just a sad reminder that we still got a long way to go when it comes to dealin with mental health and the struggle against crime 
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. It's a sad reality, especially when you think about the impact this will have on his grandma's family and community. We gotta keep talking about mental health and how to support people who are struggling so we can prevent something like this from happening again 
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. The investigation is pointing towards some kind of psychotic episode, but it's hard to know for sure until all the facts come out 
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. We need to keep working towards making our communities safer for everyone 
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. authorities are right to consider mental health as a factor here...it's scary how quickly things can spiral outta control 
I'm sending all my love and positive vibes their way 
we just gotta keep supporting each other through these tough times 
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it's like, we need to do better for each other & make sure everyone has the support they need to cope with their struggles 
. It's a harsh reminder of how violent we can get as humans, and how important it is for us to look out for each other