Teen arraigned for the shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong

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Nov 13, 2026
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We are fighting here in the Bronx, New York,
to get justice for our little brother from Ghana, Africa.
Justice for Javon Frimpong.
Gathered at the Bronx Hall of Justice,
supporters surrounded the Frimpong family Thursday.
One of the teens arrested in the 10th
grader's murder was arraigned in court.
Attorney Ben Crump speaking on behalf of the family.
As we understand.
The DA does not believe it's a bullying situation
because he did not go to school with Javis.
And we know the individuals who were accused in the bullying situation,
and they were not the shooters.
Our cameras were not allowed inside the courtroom.
However, some people became emotional, finally putting a...
Faced to one of the three people accused
of taking the innocent teen's life.
Injury to one is an injury to all.
So it was not only the family that was crying in there.
There were also community members that were crying.
Even I left the court without, I couldn't even say anything.
At this time, it's not confirmed that the teen was the shooter.
The 17-year-old who appeared in court
is charged with murder, manslaughter,
and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Tonight, he remains in custody without bail.
There's no word on if he will be charged as an adult.
The young man who has been accused
in this tragedy will go before the grand jury on Monday.
From there, we will keep you updated.
From the Bronx Hall of Justice, Erica Lunsford, News 12.
