A major breakthrough has been reported in the killing of 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong, with a 17-year-old boy taken into custody in connection with the deadly Bronx shooting that sparked widespread calls for justice.

Police sources confirmed Wednesday, November 11, that the teenage suspect is in custody as investigators continue working to establish exactly what happened and determine whether other individuals were involved. As of the latest reports, charges against the 17-year-old were still pending.

Javits was fatally shot on October 29, 2026, while walking to school in the Bronx. Police responding to the area near East 171st Street and Third Avenue found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was rushed to a hospital but could not be saved.

The killing stunned the Bronx community and Ghanaian community both in the United States and abroad. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Javits being chased before collapsing after the shooting.

Investigators initially said they were searching for three teenagers who were spotted fleeing the area following the attack. Police have not publicly confirmed whether the 17-year-old now in custody is believed to have fired the fatal shot or what specific role authorities allege he played.

Javits’ father, Thomas Frimpong, previously said his son had experienced bullying at school shortly before his death. Police have investigated that possibility while also considering other potential motives. Authorities have not officially established bullying as the reason for the killing.

The teenager’s death triggered vigils, rallies and emotional demands for justice, with family members, classmates and community leaders calling for those responsible to be held accountable.

The arrest marks a significant development in the case, but the investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding Javits Frimpong’s death.