CCTV footage shows two people leaving a bag believed to contain Owusu’s body in Brooklyn.
New York police are investigating the death of the 24-year-old Ghanaian musician and caregiver, as his family appeals for information.
Ghanaian musician and caregiver Joseph Owusu, 24, has died in Brooklyn, New York. CCTV footage shows two unidentified people leaving a bag believed to contain his body on a sidewalk.
His family and the Ghanaian embassy confirmed his identity. Meanwhile, New York police continued investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with no arrests as of November 6.
CCTV footage examined in Joseph Owusu investigation
The New York Police Department said emergency responders went to a Brooklyn location on October 30. They were responding to reports of an unresponsive person, and officers pronounced him dead at the scene.
Police did not initially name the deceased. However, Owusu’s relatives and Ghanaian diplomatic representatives later confirmed his identity.
Surveillance footage shows a vehicle stopping along a quiet street in the early morning. Two people get out, and one appears to struggle while pulling a heavy bag from the boot. They then drag it onto the sidewalk.
In footage recorded hours later, a scrap metal collector places the bag on a dolly and moves it away. Detectives continued reviewing the recordings and pursuing leads.
Family remembers musician and appeals for help
Owusu’s relatives in Ghana described his death as a devastating loss for the family. They had watched him build his life and regarded him as a young man with a promising future.
An organist, Owusu spent hours practising at his local church. He also stepped in to lead choral arrangements when needed.
Beyond music, he worked as a caregiver, supporting people living with disabilities. Those who knew him remembered his dedication and the respect and affection he earned.
His family urged anyone with information to help investigators identify those responsible and establish what happened. A fundraising campaign also sought support for his grieving relatives as they pursued answers and justice.
