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Teen charged in murder of Javits Frimpong, 15-year-old immigrant shot in the Bronx

The NYPD is looking for others possibly connected to the shooting.

Teen charged in murder of Javits Frimpong, 15-year-old immigrant shot in the Bronx

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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