Bronx man identified as victim found in Brooklyn duffel bag

Joseph Owusu, 24, was identified by the New York Police Department as the man whose body was discovered inside a duffel bag on a sidewalk in Canarsie, Brooklyn, on Friday morning.

A person searching for scrap metal found the bag. Surveillance footage from the previous night shows two individuals removing the black duffel bag from the trunk of a white sedan. The video captures the pair dragging the bag to the curb before driving away in the vehicle.

Owusu lived in the Bronx. His family described him as a talented musician who served as an organist at his church. He also worked providing direct support to people with disabilities while pursuing a degree in computer science.

Kojo Yeboah, Owusu’s brother, said the family has reviewed the surveillance video multiple times. Yeboah stated that he does not recognize the two people shown in the footage.

"No, I don't recognize anybody. I wish, but those people just people I've never seen before," Yeboah said.

Yeboah said he shared the video with friends in an attempt to identify the suspects. He expressed frustration over the circumstances of his brother’s death.

"I need justice for Joseph. I want the truth to come out, the truth to come out because my brother didn't deserve to die the way he did. He's only 24. He had a lot of living to do," Yeboah said.

The family noted that Owusu was dedicated to his music and loved by the community. Yeboah described the sudden loss as creating a void in the family. He said he is trying to remain strong for his mother while the investigation continues.

Police have not yet announced arrests in the case. The family continues to seek answers regarding the events that led to Owusu’s death.