Bronx vigil honors murdered 15-year-old student, Javits Frimpong
Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Reporter · Garden City, NY
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
More from Sophia →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM · 1 min read
In the midst of their heartache, members of the Frimpong family acknowledged the outpouring of support for their loved one, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant.