Teenager Charged in Fatal Bronx Shooting of 15-Year-Old Student Javits Frimpong
Crime · First reported 11 Nov, 14:52 · Updated 15:40
New York City police arrested and charged a 17-year-old male with murder in the Oct. 29 fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant Javits Frimpong in the Bronx. Investigators are probing whether bullying at Frimpong's school or other motives were involved, while the victim's family and advocates call for full accountability for everyone connected to the incident.
- A 17-year-old male was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Frimpong on Oct. 29 in the Bronx.
- Frimpong was shot while walking to school near Crotona Park and died after being transported to St. Barnabas Hospital.
- Investigators are exploring whether bullying or robbery played a role, noting Frimpong had reported being harassed at DreamYard Preparatory School, where two students had recently been suspended.
- Police stated they are searching for additional suspects after surveillance video and witness accounts indicated three individuals fled the scene.
- Frimpong's mother, Doris Gyamfi, traveled from Ghana after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani coordinated with President Donald Trump to grant her an emergency visa to attend the funeral.
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- Victim
- Javits Frimpong, age 15
- Date of shooting
- October 29
- Location
- The Bronx, New York City
- Suspect age
- 17 years old
- School attended by victim
- DreamYard Preparatory School
- Primary charge
- Murder
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