A 17-year-old boy has reportedly been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong in the Bronx, New York, nearly two weeks after the teenager was killed on his way to school.

The New York Daily News announced the reported arrest in a post on its Facebook page. However, details about the suspect’s identity, the circumstances of the arrest and any charges had not been independently confirmed at the time of publication.

Javits was shot on the morning of Thursday, October 29, 2026, near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont neighbourhood of the Bronx. He was reportedly walking to DreamYard Preparatory School when he was attacked and shot in the abdomen. He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he later died.

Investigators initially indicated that three masked individuals were involved in the attack and fled the scene. Surveillance footage reportedly showed one suspect chasing the teenager before escaping after the shooting. Police have been investigating the circumstances of the killing, including a possible motive.

The case has drawn attention in Ghana, where the foreign minister has reportedly vowed that justice will be pursued for the teenager. His mother has also reportedly travelled to New York, saying she wants justice for her son. The case has left his family and community searching for answers.

The reported arrest is the first public sign of progress in the investigation since the shooting. However, it remains unclear whether the 17-year-old is believed to be the person seen chasing Javits in the footage, or whether other suspects are still being sought. Authorities have yet to release further details publicly.

Further updates are expected as police and prosecutors provide more information. Until the arrest is officially confirmed, the reported details should be treated with caution.