Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on May 21 that Fidencio Abreu, 42, of Yonkers, pleaded guilty Tuesday to Murder in the Second Degree, a class A felony, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C felony, for shooting his acquaintance to death in July 2025.
The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on June 25.
DA Cacace said: “Rather than resolve an interpersonal dispute with dialogue, the defendant shot his friend in the head. This kind of behavior is simply unacceptable, and this week’s guilty plea on the top count of Murder in the Second Degree will ensure that the defendant spends a significant amount of time in prison for his despicable conduct. My thoughts remain with the victim’s family, who should be enjoying their loved one’s companionship today, not mourning his loss.”
On July 11, 2025, following a dispute, the defendant shot 35-year-old Francisco Vallejo, an acquaintance, in the head with a semi-automatic pistol, causing his death.
This case was investigated by the Yonkers Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Homicide Bureau Chief Brian Bendish and Cold Case Bureau Chief Daniel Flecha.