Thomas Frimpong

Javits Frimpong's father

Javits Frimpong Case

Who They Are

Thomas Frimpong is Javits Frimpong's father. He lived with his son in the Bronx after Javits moved from Ghana. Speaking publicly on November 11, 2026, he recalled meeting Javits at John F. Kennedy International Airport on October 28, 2025, and his son's excitement about continuing his education.

In interviews after the shooting, Thomas described Javits as a quiet student who regularly went to school. He also said his son had told him about bullying and that school officials had informed him of suspensions involving other students.

Why This Face Matters

Thomas has provided the public with a parent's account of Javits's life and the concerns raised before his death. Investigators have not established that the reported bullying caused the shooting.

At the November 11 press conference, he welcomed news of an arrest while continuing to ask for justice for his son.