The Ghanaian ambassador to the United States sent a statement of condolences to the family of a teenager who was killed in New York. The deceased was identified as 15‑year‑old Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who died after being shot in the Bronx. The ambassador described the loss as a tragedy that has affected the whole nation of Ghana. He expressed sympathy on behalf of the Ghanaian government and the Ghanaian community abroad. The statement highlighted the sorrow felt across Ghanaian society. No details about the investigation were provided. The message was intended to offer comfort to the victim’s relatives.