17-year-old taken into custody in connection to death of Javits Frimpong

17-year-old taken into custody in connection to death of Javits Frimpong Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 Wednesday, November 11, 2026 2:51PM Share NEW YORK (WABC) -- A 17-year-old was taken into custody in the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong . He was picked up for questioning by detectives on Wednesday morning and was taken to the 42nd Precinct. No charges were immediately filed. More teens are being sought and detectives are not yet clear on the 17-year-old's role. The teen was taken into custody hours before an attorney for the 15-year-old's family is expect to hold a news conference in Harlem. Frimpong was shot in the stomach while on his way to school in the morning of Oct. 29. Investigators have been looking for three teens who fled the area wearing black sweatsuits and blue surgical masks. Frimpong's killing has drawn significant attention in the community, where concerns about youth violence and bullying have intensified in the aftermath of the shooting. The teen's family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them as the investigation continues. ---------- * More Bronx news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Download our connected TV app Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. 17-year-old taken into custody in connection to death of Javits Frimpong 9 minutes ago 13-year-old shot in back and hand while walking to store in Jamaica, Queens 2 hours ago One critically hurt in fiery two-car crash that shut down eastbound LIE in Brentwood 3 hours ago Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics BRONX NEW YORK CITY TEEN KILLED ARREST Watch Live ON NOW 13-year-old boy shot twice while walking to store in Queens 2 hours ago Fiery 2-car crash closes eastbound LIE in Brentwood; 1 critically hurt 3 hours ago Is there a nor'easter coming? | Live updates 2 hours ago Daredevil couple who scaled Empire State Building speak out 1 hour ago Bronx man accused of bomb threat on Newark-to-New Orleans flight 2 hours ago Suspect in 3 Central Park rapes arrested working at Miami Burger King Missing 11-month-old boy taken by father rescued after being buried alive: Sheriff 1 hour ago More than 2 dozen cats rescued from Paterson home, some sick kittens 2 hours ago