Bronx Grand Jury to Consider Indictment in Teen’s Fatal Shooting

A Bronx grand jury is scheduled to consider on November 16 whether to indict Thierno Jalloh, 17, in the killing of Javits Frimpong, 15, who was shot while walking to school on October 29. Prosecutors say two other people were involved and remain at large.

Jalloh appeared in court on November 12, accused of murder, manslaughter and weapons offenses. He remains in custody without bail and is expected to return to court on November 16.

Prosecutors say surveillance footage, ballistic evidence and witness information connect Jalloh and the two other people to the shooting. A criminal complaint says someone who knew Jalloh identified him in footage during a police interview several days after the shooting. Jalloh’s attorneys declined to comment after the court appearance.

Frimpong’s father previously said his son had been involved in a dispute with two students days before the shooting; the students were suspended. The father said school officials had informed him that his son bore no responsibility.

After Jalloh’s arrest on November 11, Frimpong’s sister said she was glad a suspect had been apprehended, but the arrest brought her little relief.