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Horror moment two men dump duffle bag on Brooklyn sidewalk as church-going man’s dead body is found inside
Surveillance footage shows two masked people taking a heavy duffle bag from a white sedan and leaving it on a Brooklyn pavement. The body inside was identified as Joseph Owusu, a 24-year-old Ghanaian man; police found him unresponsive on 30 October and pronounced him dead at the scene. The case remains under investigation, with no arrests reported.
Owusu’s family described him as a dedicated church choir member, talented musician and computer science student who supported people with disabilities through his work. His brother has called for justice, while Ghanaian Embassy officials have visited the family and offered support. A fundraiser for funeral costs had raised more than $15,000 towards a $22,000 goal as of Saturday evening.
In short
- Joseph Owusu, 24, was found dead in a duffle bag in Brooklyn.
- Surveillance video shows two people leaving the bag on a pavement.
- Police have made no arrests; his family is seeking answers.
Explained simply
Brooklyn is one of New York City’s five boroughs. Police say Joseph Owusu, a 24-year-old Ghanaian man, was found dead inside a duffle bag left on a pavement; footage reportedly shows two masked people leaving the bag there.
Owusu’s family said he studied computer science, sang in a church choir and worked to support people with disabilities. The case is under investigation, and police have reported no arrests. Ghanaian Embassy officials have visited the family, who are seeking justice and raising money for funeral costs.