An arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was killed in the Bronx in October.
As previously reported, Frimpong, who had moved to New York City from Ghana just last year, was fatally shot on his way to school on Oct. 29. Attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, said in a statement previously provided to Complex that Frimpong had been “bullied” prior to the fatal shooting.
Wednesday (Nov. 11), the New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced the arrest of a 17-year-old male in Frimpong’s murder. The agency did not immediately reveal the name of the arrestee, but added that he would be charged with murder.
“The NYPD will be relentless in our efforts to get dangerous people out of our communities, especially when it involves the murder of a 15-year-old boy,” a spokesperson said in a statement shared to social media.
Complex has reached out to NYPD reps for additional comment. This story may be updated.
The tragic shooting has drawn national attention. In a previous statement, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he had spoken with President Donald Trump, who had agreed to “immediately” grant Frimpong’s mother’s visa.
“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani said in October. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”
