In a tragic turn of events, a 17-year-old has been arrested linked to the shooting death of Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot while on his way to school in the Bronx last October. (Pic Credit: Agency)
A 17-year-old teenager was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant Javits Frimpong, who was killed while walking to school in New york city, police said. The New york police department (NYPD) said the suspect had been taken into custody on murder and other charges in connection with Frimpong’s October 29 death.
Authorities have not disclosed the teenager’s identity, and it was not immediately known whether he had legal representation, according to news agency AP. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said last week that investigators were examining bullying and other possible motives, including robbery. Kumah said the teenager’s death had deeply shocked the Ghanaian community and described the arrest as “a step in the right direction”.
The arrest comes amid growing demands for justice from the victim’s family, Ghanaian officials and civil rights activists. Police have not established a motive for the shooting, which took place on a Bronx street as Frimpong was heading to school. His family has alleged that he was being bullied by fellow students. He also indicated that three people may have been involved in the incident.
His sister, Millicent Frimpong, said he aspired to become a doctor and hoped to follow the family’s tradition of serving in the military.