17-year-old charged with murder over killing of Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong in New York

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder in relation to the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian youth Javits Frimpong in New York's Bronx. The New York Police Department (NYPD) apprehended the suspect on Wednesday and has charged him with murder. The incident occurred near Crotona Park on October 29, 2026, when Javits was shot in the stomach and later pronounced dead at St. Barnabas Hospital.

The NYPD is still seeking additional individuals possibly connected to the crime. Javits' parents expressed relief and grief at the news, with the father believing the shooting may have been linked to bullying his son faced at school. The case has sparked protests under the hashtag "Justice for Javits," with hundreds attending a rally in the Bronx to mourn the teenager and demand justice.

The Ghanaian government, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is assisting the family with the costs of Doris Gyamfi's travel to New York and is committed to seeking justice for Ghanaians killed in the United States.