Authorities noted that Reyes was likely an "innocent target" and had no known gang affiliations.
While the victim shared the "Bernal" name, his death was a targeted homicide by multiple suspects who chased him through the parking lot. Safety Concerns and Non-Fatal Incidents Bernal Middle School Student Killed
Graphic video emerged of a brutal campus fight at San Jose’s Bernal Intermediate , sparking community outrage regarding student safety. Authorities noted that Reyes was likely an "innocent