The New York Police Department has arrested a 17‑year‑old boy in connection with the murder of 15‑year‑old Ghanaian student Javits Frimpong, who was shot dead while walking to school in the Bronx on 29 October 2026.
Frimpong was a student of Ghanaian origin who was killed by a gunshot wound as he walked to school in the Bronx borough of New York City. The incident occurred on the evening of 29 October 2026, and the victim was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Police say the suspect was apprehended shortly after the shooting. The 17‑year‑old was taken into custody by the New York Police Department and is currently held on charges related to the murder.
Ghana is a West African country with a large diaspora in the United States. The death of Frimpong has drawn attention to the safety of students in the city’s schools.
Further details about the investigation and the suspect’s background are pending from authorities.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>