The father of 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong, identified as Thomas Frimpong, has broken down in tears while speaking to the media about his deceased son who was shot dead.
According to Thomas Frimpong, his son had moved from Africa to the United States only a year ago and described him as quiet.
Thomas Frimpong, speaking to journalists, disclosed that his son complained of being bullied by some students.
He further revealed that two students were suspended for repeatedly bullying his son.
Thomas Frimpong stated, “ I got a call that my son was not at school. I said he always comes to school; in three minutes’ time I got another call that my son has been shot. The Principal gave me the address. I rushed to the hospital, and they said my son had passed out.
It’s not easy, ma’am. It’s not easy. I’m here with him,” he said tearfully.
“He’s just one year; he just came from Africa, just one year ago. It was yesterday; he got one year here,” he added.
The father further revealed that he learned from the principal of his son’s school, Dreamyard Preparatory, that his son had been in an incident a few days earlier.
He stated, “Two boys, um, were fighting with my son and the two boys got suspended”.
“He said, ‘Dad, any time I am going to lunch, that guy keeps on bullying me.’ He said, ‘I have been reporting him several times,'” Thomas Frimpong said.
“My son is very quiet. My son didn’t talk. He don’t talk,” Thomas Frimpong said.
He added, “I don’t think they are going to go free for killing an innocent child”.
The development follows a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy, identified as Javits Frimpong, who was shot dead in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
According to reports, Javits Frimpong was shot near the intersection of Crotona Place and East 171st Street shortly before 9:30 a.m. while reportedly on his way to school.
The information gathered suggests the teenager was shot in the abdomen and was found in and out of consciousness.
Police are searching for three male suspects, but no arrests have been made. The motive remains unclear.
Reports suggest the suspects, who were last seen wearing black clothing, were fleeing down Fulton Avenue, with two of them were wearing surgical masks.
Meanwhile, Surveillance video shows a person fleeing the scene who matched a description released by police.
The video showed someone wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants and a mask.
According to authorities, the victim ran about a block after being shot before collapsing. He later died at a hospital.
Watch the video below:
In an emotional account, Mr. Thomas Frimpong, the grieving father of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, breaks down in tears as he recounts receiving reports of his son being bullied, describing him as a shy and reserved young boy. [🎥: pix11ny] https://t.co/317Mj4m2pg
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) October 30, 2026
ALERT: Father left heartbroken after his 15-year-old son, who has only been in America for 1 year, was fatally shot on his way to school. Javits Frimpong was allegedly on his way to school when an unidentified gunman fatally shot him in the abdomen. His father, Thomas Frimpong, rushed to the hospital and was told by the doctors that his son was deceased. Thomas said he believes the shooting was tied to bullying, as 3 days prior, the principal told him that 2 students had been suspended for a week for bullying Javits. Police are investigating and working to find the suspects.
— E X X ➠A L E R T S (@ExxAlerts) October 29, 2026
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