Ghana vows to pursue justice for 15-year-old boy shot dead in New York
The Government of Ghana has pledged to pursue justice for 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, October 29.
The Ghanaian government has vowed to seek justice for 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, on October 29. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the teenager was shot by unknown assailants while walking to school at around 9:20 a.m. The ministry expressed deep sorrow over the loss and pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa personally reached out to Javits' father, Thomas Frimpong, offering condolences and assuring support. The government also informed that officials from Ghana's Permanent Mission in New York had visited the family to express sympathy and solidarity. The ministry requested a thorough investigation by the Bronx authorities to uncover the details of the shooting and ensure justice for the victim.
Ghana's diplomatic mission in New York will collaborate with US authorities to pursue justice and offer legal and consular assistance to the family. The government emphasized its commitment to protecting the safety and wellbeing of its citizens wherever they are. The statement reaffirmed Ghana's steadfast dedication to the welfare of its citizens abroad.
Further sympathies were extended to Javits' relatives and loved ones in both Ghana and the United States, particularly his mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, who lives in Kumasi. Ongoing investigations are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for the tragic incident.
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