Prominent American civil rights lawyer Ben Crump has agreed to represent the family of 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, as calls grow for justice over his killing.
Mr Crump, known for representing families in high-profile cases involving wrongful deaths and civil rights violations, is expected to help pursue accountability for Javits’ death.
The teenager was reportedly shot near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Bronx on October 29, 2026, while on his way to school.
Javits, who moved from Ghana to the United States about a year ago, was a student at DreamYard Preparatory School. He reportedly aspired to become a doctor.
His killing has sparked outrage in both Ghana and the United States, with growing demands for a thorough investigation and justice for his family.
The Ghanaian government has also stepped in, approving the engagement of Mr Crump to assist in seeking justice for Ghanaian nationals killed abroad.
The engagement is expected to come at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer.
Investigators are reportedly examining possible motives, including bullying, robbery and mistaken identity, while police continue efforts to identify those responsible.
Mr Crump is also expected to join Reverend Al Sharpton and Javits’ family at a press conference in Harlem to draw attention to the case and appeal for information.
The family is demanding answers over the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death and wants those responsible to be brought to justice.
The case has renewed concerns about gun violence, the safety of immigrant children and the protection of Ghanaian nationals living abroad.
For Javits’ family, the priority remains clear: justice for their son and accountability for those responsible for his death.
