Ghana pledges support to family of teenager shot dead in New York
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Government of Ghana has pledged to support the family of 15-year-old Javits Badu Kansah Frimpong in its pursuit of justice following his fatal shooting in the Bronx, New York. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa gave the assurance during a telephone conversation with the teenager’s father, Thomas Frimpong, on Friday, […]
The Government of Ghana has pledged support to the family of 15-year-old Javits Badu Kansah Frimpong after he was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed this during a phone call with the teenager's father, Thomas Frimpong, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Javits was shot at around 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, while walking to school.
Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa assured the bereaved father that Ghana would collaborate with U.S. authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. He also expressed condolences to the family, describing the incident as deeply distressing. The Ghanaian mission in New York visited the family to offer condolences and assure them of Ghana's solidarity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledged to work with the relevant U.S. authorities on pursuing justice and providing the family with necessary legal and consular assistance. They also called for a thorough investigation by the Bronx authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable. The government extended its sympathies to Javits' family and friends in both Ghana and the United States, especially his mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, who is currently in Kumasi.
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