Person being questioned in murder of Bronx teen Javits Frimpong, sources say
Vigil for teen shot and killed in the Bronx
The Bronx is coming together for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school last week. Clergy, classmates and neighbors are gathering to pray and remember him. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the latest details.
NEW YORK - Police are questioning a person in the murder of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the Bronx, sources tell FOX 5 NY.
What we know:
Frimpong was fatally shot on his way to school near East 171 Street and Crotona Place, in the Claremont section, on Oct. 29. Officers rushed him to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
At the time, police were looking for three males, possible teens, in connection with the deadly shooting, FOX 5 NY sources said.
Grieving mother travels from Ghana to bury teen killed in the Bronx
The Bronx community is demanding answers after 15-year-old Javits Frimpong was tragically shot and killed last Thursday while on his way to school in the Claremont neighborhood.
What we don't know:
The identity of the person being questioned is unknown at this time, and it is unclear if they will be charged.
A motive for the shooting has not been determined.
Dig deeper:
Frimpong's killing sparked outrage in the community, including a student walkout at the school.
Bronx students walk out after Javits Frimpong, 15, fatally shot walking to school
Students at Dreamyard Preparatory School in the Bronx took to the streets holding signs reading "Justice for Javits," calling for safer schools and accountability following the death of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong. Frimpong, who moved to the U.S. from Ghana roughly a year ago to reunite with his father, was fatally shot while walking to school. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens reports on Newsroom Live.
Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump are scheduled to address the case in a call for justice on Wednesday afternoon at the National Action Network's House of Justice in Harlem.
This is a developing story. Please check for updates.
The Source: This story was written with information and statements from the NYPD's Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information (DCPI), and FOX 5 NY sources.