A 17-year-old boy has reportedly been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong in the Bronx, New York.
The New York Daily News announced the reported arrest in a post on its Facebook page, marking a major development in the investigation into the killing, which sparked outrage in Ghana and the United States.
However, details about the suspect’s identity, the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the specific charges have not yet been independently confirmed.
Javits was shot dead on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while walking to DreamYard Preparatory School near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx.
Police said the teenager was shot in the abdomen shortly before 9:30 a.m. and rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he later died despite emergency treatment.
Initial investigations suggested that three masked individuals were involved in the attack before fleeing the scene.
Surveillance footage reportedly showed one of the suspects chasing Javits before escaping after the shooting. Witnesses also told investigators that the attackers wore dark clothing and face coverings.
The reported arrest is expected to provide a significant lead in the investigation as authorities continue efforts to establish the circumstances and motive behind the killing.
