Rally and vigil held for Javits Frimpong, 15, shot dead in the Bronx

A rally and candlelight vigil was held Saturday night for Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old who was shot and killed on Oct. 29 just blocks from his home in the Bronx while on his way to school. The NYPD is still investigating the motive. His father has said his son was being bullied at school, but police have not confirmed that bullying was a motive.

Family and friends marched from Lou Gehrig Plaza to East 171st Street, the spot where Javits was shot. The march was led by his relatives, and hundreds joined their chants of "Justice for Javits." A memorial is now set up at the site.

Community leaders and advocates called for an end to gun violence and bullying, and urged those responsible for the killing to come forward. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said the people who killed him need to be taken off the street and face accountability. Members of the Ben Crump civil rights law firm also spoke and stood with the family.

Javits's father shared an emotional embrace with students from the school, who spoke about their late friend. One student had a message for the killers, saying they would not be able to stay comfortable while unarrested.

Javits's uncle thanked the crowd for supporting the family, including Javits's mother, who traveled from Ghana. Attorneys for the family said they are handling funeral arrangements and will brief the press Wednesday with an update on the case.