On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 0924 hours, New York City Police Department (NYPD) police officers responded to a 911 call for a male shot in the vicinity of E. 171st Street and Crotona Place, within the confines of the 42nd Precinct in the Bronx.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The victim was transported by officers on scene to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Following proper family notification, the deceased has been identified as follows.
Victim:
Javits Frimpong
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10456
Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, the following 17-year-old male individual was arrested and charged on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 0450 hours, within the confines of 42nd Precinct.
Arrested:
name withheld
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10456
Charges:
- murder;
- manslaughter;
- criminal possession of a weapon.
