In brief
Ghana’s government publicly condemned the death of 15‑year‑old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian migrant shot in the Bronx, and urged U.S. authorities to investigate. Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York visited the victim’s family to offer condolences and demand justice. The incident underscored concerns about the safety of migrants in the United States.
The Ghanaian government condemned the fatal shooting of a 15‑year‑old migrant, Javits Frimpong, in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, October 30, 2026, and called for a thorough investigation by U.S. authorities.
Frimpong, who had moved to the United States from Ghana about a year earlier, was shot in the abdomen and later died at a hospital. The shooting was carried out by unknown gunmen.
In response, Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York visited Thomas Frimpong, father of the young Ghanaian, to express sympathy and urge the United States to bring those responsible to justice.
The Ghanaian foreign ministry stated that the government would continue to press for a comprehensive investigation and for accountability in this tragic case.