A 17-year-old was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 11, in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was on his way to school in the Bronx when he was shot on Oct. 29. amNewYork reported that the teen was taken to the 42nd Precinct for questioning, citing sources close to the investigation.
News 12 The Bronx later reported that the teen had been charged with murder, manslaughter and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Bright Light has yet to verify the charges against a court filing. The teen is presumed innocent.
Frimpong, a student at DreamYard Preparatory School, was shot near East 171st Street in Claremont shortly before 9:30 a.m. Police took him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. His death prompted vigils and calls for justice from family and community members. CBS News New York
Police previously said they were looking for three people in connection with the shooting. A motive and the arrested teen’s alleged role remain unclear.


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