Teen arrested in killing of 15-year-old Ghanaian student in NYC
A TEENAGER was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant on his way to school, New York City police said, as the victim’s family, Ghana’s government and civil rights advocates pressed for justice. The 17-year-old male suspect was arrested on murder and other charges in connection with the … The post Teen arrested in killing of 15-year-old…
A 17-year-old male suspect was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant, who was killed on his way to school in New York City, according to the New York Police Department. The suspect's name has not been released, and it is unclear whether he has legal representation.
The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, although police are investigating possible motives including bullying and robbery. Frimpong's family and civil rights advocates have called for justice, with the victim's mother expressing her desire for answers. The arrest has sparked protests in New York and prompted Mayor Zohran Mamdani to request that Frimpong's mother be granted a visa to visit the United States.
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