A 15-year-old Ghanaian student, Javits Frimpong, has been shot and killed in the Bronx, New York. The incident occurred on a street near East 172nd Street and Cortona Place at about 9:30 a.m. Frimpong, a student at DreamYard Prep, was found with a gunshot wound to his stomach. He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital but later died from his injuries. Authorities have confirmed that Frimpong was a victim of a shooting.
According to Frimpong's father, Thomas Frimpong, his son had been experiencing bullying at school. The father stated that the school's principal had contacted him about two students who were allegedly disturbing his son, leading to their suspension. Thomas Frimpong recounted that his son had told him about the bullying incidents, particularly during lunch breaks. The father expressed sadness and shock over the loss of his son.
The bullying incidents had been reported to the school, but it is unclear if they were directly linked to the shooting. Thomas Frimpong said his son had told him that he always reported the bullying incidents. However, the school's handling of the situation has not been publicly disclosed. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are searching for at least two male suspects, believed to be teenagers, who were reportedly wearing dark clothing and surgical masks. Surveillance footage obtained by local media shows two individuals matching the suspects' descriptions fleeing the scene. One of them is seen returning to retrieve an object he had dropped before both individuals run away.
The police have appealed to anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers on 1-800-577-TIPS. The authorities are working to identify and apprehend the suspects responsible for Frimpong's death. The community is in shock over the tragic incident.
Thomas Frimpong has appealed to those responsible for the shooting to surrender to the police. He expressed his grief and sadness over the loss of his son, saying he was struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. The family and community are mourning the loss of Javits Frimpong.
The incident has raised concerns about school safety and bullying. The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities have promised to work to bring those responsible to justice. Javits Frimpong's death has sparked an outpouring of support from the community.
Key points
- Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian student, was shot dead in the Bronx, New York.
- Frimpong's father reported that his son had been experiencing bullying at school.
- Police are searching for two suspects, believed to be teenagers, who were wearing dark clothing and surgical masks.
