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Jesse Parrilla

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jesse Parrilla, a 22-year-old former college basketball player, tragically lost his life on May 16, 2022, in a gruesome incident in the Bronx, New York. Parrilla and his friend, Nikki Huang, were found shot to death in a burning car on Shore Road near the Pelham Split Rock Golf Course. The New York City Medical Examiner determined that Parrilla died from gunshot wounds to the head and chest, while Huang was fatally struck in the head and neck. The car, a Honda Accord, was discovered engulfed in ...Read More
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  • New York Post: Ex-college hoopster found shot and burned was innocent bystander in deadly NYC gang war: sources
  • New York Daily News: Former college hoops player, nail salon owner found dead in burning Bronx car were both shot in head: ‘Assassinated’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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    Victim Details

    Jesse Parrilla

    Male

    Bronx

    NY

    2022-05-16

    22

    Jesse

    Parrilla

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following Jesse's case closely, and one aspect that really sticks with me is how senseless... ...Read More
    02/17/2024
    I recently read about the heartbreaking case involving Jesse Parrilla and Nikki Huang, and I can't s... ...Read More
    09/04/2023
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