Ghanaian Student Shot Dead in the United States
The death of 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Frimpong, who was shot while on his way to school in New York City, United States, continues to attract attention as authorities investigate allegations that he had previously been bullied by fellow students.
Frimpong was shot on the morning of October 29, 2026, in the Bronx neighbourhood. He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital but later died from his injuries.
His death has sparked concern following statements by his father, Thomas Frimpong, who told local media that his son had repeatedly complained about being bullied by fellow students.
According to his father, Javits had reported that another student regularly harassed him, particularly during lunchtime. He added that school authorities had previously informed him about a dispute involving his son and two other students, who were subsequently suspended.
New York Police Department investigators are examining whether the reported bullying was connected to the shooting, although no direct link has been officially established.
Javits moved from Ghana to the United States in 2025 to live with his father. His family described him as a student who loved education and dreamed of becoming a doctor.
On November 2, fellow students held a memorial in his honour, calling for justice and stronger measures to address bullying in schools.
Meanwhile, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced that the government would assist in covering the travel expenses of Javits’s mother to enable her to travel to the United States to attend her son’s funeral.
Investigations remain ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
