Friends and family honor life of Bronx teen fatally stabbed on bus

MORRISANIA, The Bronx, (PIX11) — Nearly a year after a Bronx teen was fatally stabbed while on his way home from college, his friends and family gathered at a local community center to celebrate his life.

Loved ones came together Saturday to fellowship and pray — remembering 18-year-old Denzel Bimpey, who they said was loving and made everyone around him smile.

Family members said Bimpey had a promising future as a student at SUNY Morrisville.

He was on his way home for winter break last year when he boarded a bus on Dec. 15. When the bus arrived in the Flatiron District in Manhattan, an argument escalated between two groups, according to the NYPD.

Bimpey was allegedly trying to de-escalate the situation when he was stabbed multiple times. 

Police have identified 18-year-old Thierno Bah wanted in connection to Bimpey’s death. As friends and family continue to grapple with immeasurable loss, they are praying for justice and for the suspect to be found. 

“Karma is a thing, you know,” said Bimpey’s cousin, Moko Soumano.

“Even though he may be doing what he’s doing now, we’re still looking for him. No one’s ever forgotten his face. No one forgets his name. So, we’re just always keeping our eyes out and just make sure that justice is served."

Loved ones are also holding a church service at Divine Power Ministry Sunday, as they continue to mourn Bimpey’s death.