Authorities in the United States of America have officially arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the murder of Ghanaian national, Javits Frimpong.
The legal team representing the interest of victims’ families, led by prominent civil rights lawyer Benjamin Lloyd Crump alongside Reverend Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr., announced the development during a joint press briefing in New York.
They were joined by the deceased’s parents, Mr. Thomas Frimpong and Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi.
The suspect is currently facing multiple felony charges in connection with the fatal incident, including second-degree intentional murder, manslaughter, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Prior to addressing the media, the legal delegation held a session with Javits’ mother to extend their condolences and offer prayers.
Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Samuel Yao Kumah, attended the meeting alongside his deputy, Mr. Ben Dotsei Malor, and other diplomatic staff.
The Mayor of New York City, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, also reached out directly to Mr. Frimpong and Madam Adu Gyamfi via telephone to express solidarity with the family during their period of grief.
Arrangements are underway for the final funeral rites of Javits Frimpong, which have been scheduled to take place on 20 November 2026.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana