Earlier today a message was sent to the Kennedy High School community informing them of the unexpected death of staff member Kofi Frempong, a coordinator of the school’s Leadership Training Institute (LTI). Anne Arundel County police has since released information revealing that a 27 year old suspect, Daniel Amponsah, shot Frempong, his uncle, before turning the gun on himself. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The press release by Anne Arundel County Police and the letter to the Kennedy High School community can be seen below:
Per Anne Arundel County Police: On April 5, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded for an unknown disturbance in the 7300 block of Red Pond Court in Glen Burnie. As officers approached the residence they heard gunshots and multiple people began rushing out of the residence. As officers made their way into the residence they located two male subjects suffering from gunshot wounds. Homicide detectives were summoned to the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, a 27-year-old male, identified as Daniel Amponsah, requested that family members meet him at the residence. When Amponsah arrived at the address he became agitated and produced a handgun and began threatening his family members. The victim, identified as Amponsah’s uncle, 47-year-old, Kofi Frempong, was shot by Amponsah as the remaining family members rushed out of the home. Before patrol officers were able to reach Amponsah, evidence at the scene indicated that he turned the firearm on himself. Officers located both Frempong and Amponsah and administered medical aid, however, both men were pronounced deceased at the scene. Based on the totality of the evidence and consistent statements of the witnesses involved, homicide detectives determined that the incident was a homicide/suicide.
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦: Kofi Frempong (Fatal Injuries) 47-year-old Bowie, Maryland
𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭: Daniel Ayim Amponsah (Self-inflicted Fatal Injuries) 27-year-old Greensboro, North Carolina
Letter to Kennedy High School Community: “Dear Cavalier Students and Families,
With great sadness, I must inform you of the unexpected death of a Kennedy High School staff member. Mr. Kofi Frempong, as Coordinator of our schools’ Leadership Training Institute (LTI), was a well-known member of our community. As of this day and time, I do not have any additional information to share with you; however, I will update you as information becomes available.
Students may be deeply affected by his death. A support team of psychologists, counselors, and pupil personnel workers from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will work with our staff to provide counseling and support to students. Students who need support should contact our school counseling office. Your child may have questions and worries about this loss. We have attached some suggestions that may prove helpful to you as you talk about Mr. Frempong’s death with your child. Please contact the school at 240 740-0100 if you want to discuss any issues.
Mr. Frempong was a loving husband and father. I know you join me in extending our deepest sympathy to the Frempong family. I will share the information with you when we receive word regarding funeral arrangements.”