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Frederick Afoakwah

Case from Bronx, NY dated Apr 21, 2019

Victim Details

Frederick Afoakwah

Male

Black / African American

Bronx

NY

2019-04-21

21

Frederick

Afoakwah

07/26/2026

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In the early morning hours of April 21, 2019, a tragic event unfolded inside a Bronx, New York, apartment that would claim the life of 21-year-old Frederick Afoakwah. Afoakwah was spending time with his friend and next-door neighbor, Martinson Afari Yeboah, who was an off-duty NYPD officer at the time. The two were reportedly playing video games when Yeboah's service weapon, a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, discharged, striking Afoakwah in the neck.

Following the sound of the gunshot, Afoakwa ...
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  • New York Post: Man checking out gun of NYPD cop pal accidentally kills self
  • nydailynews.com: Bronx man, 21, accidentally kills himself playing with gun
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