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id: 4296a16db5
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 04:16 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 23:54 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Bronx vigil honors teen Javits Frimpong after fatal shooting

A vigil and rally in the Bronx honored 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who police said was shot on his way to school. Police are still investigating the motive.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Javits Frimpong](/new-york/wiki/javits-frimpong.md)

## Coverage

- [Spectrum News NY1](http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/11/06/bronx-vigil-honors-1-year-old-javits-frimpong-after-fatal-shooting), 2026-11-05 04:16 EST: Bronx vigil honors 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after fatal shooting
- [ABC7 New York](https://abc7ny.com/post/outrage-grows-bronx-teens-death-sparks-anti-bullying-rally/20022181/), 2026-11-07 08:31 EST: Bronx rally to address bullying after killing of Javits Frimpong
- [CBS New York](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/javits-frimpong-community-vigil-march/), 2026-11-07 23:54 EST: Rally, vigil held to remember Javits Frimpong as community calls for justice and accountability

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