A Ghanaian family in the United States has been plunged into mourning after 15-year-old Javits Frimpong was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday morning.
The teenager was shot shortly before 9:30 a.m. on October 29, 2026, near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, according to police. Officers responding to the scene found Javits suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was initially reported to be in stable condition. His condition later deteriorated, and he was pronounced dead.
Javits reportedly lived only a short distance from where the shooting occurred and was on his way to school when the tragedy unfolded. His father, Thomas Frimpong, said his son had moved from Ghana to the United States about a year earlier to live with him.
The grieving father described Javits as a clever young boy and revealed that his son had previously complained about being bullied at school.
Sad news 💔🇬🇭
15-year-old Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong has reportedly been shot and killed in the Bronx, New York, while on his way to school.
His father believes the incident may be connected to bullying he had experienced at school, although police have not confirmed any link.
He moved from Ghana to America just a year ago in search of a better future, but sadly, his life has been cut short.
May his soul rest in perfect peace. 🕊️💔
— Obuasimayor (@obua24) October 30, 2026
According to Thomas Frimpong, school officials had recently contacted him following an incident involving his son. He said two students had been suspended after an altercation and that Javits later told him he had repeatedly reported being bullied.
Police have not officially established whether the alleged bullying is connected to the deadly shooting.
Investigators are searching for three males believed to be teenagers, reportedly between the ages of 16 and 18. Authorities said they were last seen fleeing the area dressed in black, with some reportedly wearing blue surgical masks.
As of the latest update, no arrests had been announced and the motive for the shooting remained under investigation.
The heartbreaking killing has left Javits’ father demanding justice for his son while authorities continue their search for those responsible.
The death of the Ghanaian teenager has also renewed concerns surrounding youth violence, bullying and gun violence in American communities.
