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Bronx Man Sues NYC Over Shower Slip
Bronx man convicted in rapper's 2022 killing sues city for $1M after alleged shower slip.
In brief
Bronx man convicted in rapper's 2022 killing sues city for $1M after alleged shower slip. River Jones, who was convicted of first-degree gang assault for shooting Avanti Frowner in 2022, is suing New York City for $1 million after claiming he slipped and fell in a Rikers Island shower in December 2025. Originally…
River Jones sues NYC
River Jones, one of four men indicted for the broad-daylight shooting of Avanti Frowner, filed a petition in Bronx Supreme Court claiming the alleged slip-and-fall warrants a $1 million payout.
Alleged shower slip in 2025
Jones allegedly slipped while showering at Rikers Island in December 2025, claiming serious injuries to his head, neck, and face.
Medical records contradict claims
Medical records show Jones only broke his elbow, with no head trauma or loss of consciousness after the alleged shower slip.
The main idea
River Jones, who was convicted of first-degree gang assault for shooting Avanti Frowner in 2022, is suing New York City for $1 million after claiming he slipped and fell in a Rikers Island shower in December 2025.
