Ghana vows justice for teen shot in New York
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa contacted the victim's father to offer government support.
Ghana's government has pledged to seek justice for 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian national fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, October 29. Unidentified assailants reportedly shot Javits at approximately 9:20 a.m. while he was en route to school.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Friday, October 30, condemning the killing and assuring the family of the government's commitment to holding perpetrators accountable. Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa spoke directly with the victim's father, Thomas Frimpong, expressing condolences and promising government support.
Ghana's Permanent Mission in New York has engaged with US authorities to investigate the shooting and provide legal and consular aid to the family. The Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the safety and dignity of Ghanaians abroad.
Why it mattersGhanaian citizens living abroad are directly affected by violence and the government's commitment to their safety.