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A 15-year-old Bronx teenager has died after being shot Thursday morning in the Claremont section of the borough, according to police.

Authorities identified the victim as Javits Frimpong, who lived just two blocks from where the shooting occurred.

Police said the shooting happened shortly before 9:30 a.m. near East 171st Street and Third Avenue.

Frimpong was initially taken by NYPD officers to St. Barnabas Hospital and was reported in stable condition. Police later said he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators are searching for three people in connection with the shooting. No descriptions were immediately available.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 12 for updates as more information becomes available.