# Bronx Man Sues NYC Over Shower Slip

> Bronx man convicted in rapper's 2022 killing sues city for $1M after alleged shower slip.
- Title: Bronx Man Sues NYC Over Shower Slip · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: breaking, river jones, avanti frowner, rikers island, shower slip, first-degree gang assault, bronx, new york city, news, entertainment, Man, Sues
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/us-news/bronx-man-convicted-in-la-rappers-killing-sues-rikers-for-1m-for-shower-slip-and-fall
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:29:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, river jones, avanti frowner, rikers island, shower slip, first-degree gang assault, bronx, new york city, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.