17-year-old arrested over fatal shooting of Bronx teenager Javits Frimpong
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent New York City police have taken a 17-year-old male into custody in connection with the killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the Bronx, United States. Detectives picked up the teenager for questioning on Wednesday morning, bringing him to the 42nd Precinct. Law enforcement sources confirmed the arrest on […]
A 17-year-old male has been arrested and taken into custody as part of the investigation into the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the Bronx, United States. The teenager was apprehended on Wednesday morning and is currently being held at the 42nd Precinct stationhouse while formal charges are pending. No charges have been filed against the suspect at this time.
Authorities are seeking additional teenagers in connection with the case, and are still determining the extent of the 17-year-old's involvement. The shooting occurred on October 29 near the teen's home in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx.
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