Thousands of people have held vigils for a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy, Javits Frimpong, who waschased and killed in New York after reportedly complaining about bullying at school.
Frimpong was murdered on his way to school in The Bronx, just a year after moving to the United States in search of a better life.
The teenager’s death has drawn an outpouring of grief, with thousands of people gathering to honour his memory and demand attention to the circumstances surrounding his killing.
Frimpong had reportedly raised concerns about bullying at school before his death.
The teenager’s murder has also renewed concerns about bullying and the safety of children in schools, particularly those adjusting to life in a new country.
However, details surrounding the circumstances ofthe killing, including the identity of those responsibleand whether the reported bullying was connected tohis murder, were not provided in the available account.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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