A 24-year-old Ghanaian national, identified as Joseph Owusu, has been found dead at a refuse dumpsite in the Bronx, New York, approximately two weeks after he was reported missing.
Owusu, who was a member and church organist at the Ghana United Methodist Church in the Bronx, was reportedly discovered among a pile of refuse by a scrap collector.
News of his death emerged on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, sparking sadness among members of the Ghanaian community in New York.
Members of his church described him as a committed and talented musician who played an important role in supporting the congregation through music.
However, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and subsequent death remain unclear, with further details yet to emerge.
Another Ghanaian Killed in Bronx, New York
Joseph Owusu’s death comes just days after another Ghanaian teenager, 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, was fatally shot in the Bronx.
Javits was reportedly attacked on October 29, 2026, while heading to school. Reports indicate that he was chased before being shot near Crotona Park.
The teenager was rushed to a hospital for medical attention but later succumbed to his injuries.
Police are reportedly searching for three teenage suspects believed to be connected to the fatal shooting. Initial reports indicated that no arrests had been announced.
Ghana Government Offers Support to Javits Frimpong’s Family
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured the family of Javits Frimpong of the government’s support and appropriate consular assistance.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also indicated that the government will collaborate with relevant United States authorities to ensure that justice is pursued in connection with the teenager’s killing.
The two incidents have raised concerns about the safety and welfare of Ghanaians living in the United States, particularly members of the Ghanaian community in New York.
Authorities are yet to establish the circumstances surrounding Joseph Owusu’s death, while investigations into the fatal shooting of Javits Frimpong continue.
Source: newsthemegh.com