The leadership of the NPP-USA New York Chapter has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, following a condolence visit to his bereaved family in the United States.
The delegation, led by the Chapter Chairman, Frank Antwi, visited the family to express sympathy and solidarity following the teenager’s death, which has sparked grief and concern among Ghanaians in New York and back home.
Javits was reportedly shot in the abdomen on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while on his way to school in the Bronx, New York. He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He had moved from Ghana to the United States about a year earlier to join his father, Thomas Frimpong, in pursuit of better educational opportunities.
The father has reportedly raised concerns about bullying at his son’s school, disclosing that two students had recently been suspended following an incident involving Javits. However, investigators have yet to establish whether the alleged bullying was connected to the fatal shooting. No arrests had been announced as investigations continued.
During the condolence visit, the NPP-USA New York Chapter leadership arranged a telephone conversation between the bereaved father and former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who conveyed his condolences and expressed sympathy with the family over the painful loss.
In a statement, the Chapter called on the New York Police Department and other relevant authorities to ensure a comprehensive, impartial and transparent investigation into the killing. It said all possible leads, including the reported bullying incidents, must be thoroughly examined to establish the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death.
The group insisted that Javits’s killing must not become another unresolved case, urging investigators to identify, arrest and prosecute anyone found responsible. It also appealed to the Ghanaian community, civil society organisations and well-meaning individuals to support the family in its quest for justice.
The Chapter said the teenager deserved the opportunity to live, learn and pursue his ambitions without fear of violence, stressing that his death must not go without answers.
It further commended its leadership for demonstrating compassion beyond political considerations and standing with the bereaved family during a difficult period.
The statement concluded with prayers for strength and comfort for the Frimpong family, while asking for the soul of Javits to rest in perfect peace.