15-year-old Ghanaian boy shot dead in New York’s Bronx

A 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager has died after being shot in the Bronx, New York City, in the United States, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, police have confirmed.

The victim, identified as Javits Frimpong, was pronounced dead at a hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds near the intersection of Crotona Place and East 171st Street shortly before 9:30 a.m.

According to authorities, the teenager was found with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was reportedly drifting in and out of consciousness when he was discovered.

Sources cited by PIX11 said the victim managed to run approximately a block after being shot before collapsing. He was subsequently rushed to a hospital, where he died.

Police have launched a search for 3 men suspected of involvement in the shooting. The suspects were last seen wearing black clothing and fleeing towards Fulton Avenue, with 2 reportedly wearing surgical masks.

Surveillance footage obtained by investigators shows an individual fleeing the scene whose appearance matches the description released by police. The person was reportedly dressed in a black hoodie, black sweatpants and a mask.

Speaking to journalists, the victim’s father, Thomas Frimpong, said his son had moved from Ghana to the United States about a year ago.

He disclosed that the teenager had previously complained about being bullied by some students at his school.

Mr Frimpong further alleged that the bullying had been persistent, resulting in the suspension of 2 students accused of repeatedly targeting his son.