After receiving an emergency visa from President Donald Trump, the mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian child who was shot and killed in the US last week left Ghana for the US.Before leaving the airport, Doris Adu Gyamfi declared, “I want justice for my son.”
He had aspired to be a doctor, she claimed.
On Thursday morning, while traveling to school in the Bronx, New York, her son, Javits Frimpong, who had only been in the country for a year, was pursued and shot.
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| What Happened | A Ghanaian teenager died in a shooting in the United States. |
| Location | United States |
| Victim's Family | Doris Adu Gyamfi, the victim's mother. |
| Suspects | Three teenage males. |
| Police Investigation | Authorities are searching for the suspects. |
| Arrests | No arrests have been reported. |
| Ghana's Response | Ghana has requested a thorough investigation and offered legal and consular support. |
| Why It Matters | The incident has raised concerns about gun violence and student safety in America. |
Three teenage boys are being sought by authorities in connection with the shooting, but no one has been taken into custody.
His death has sparked outrage in Ghana and reignited the conversation about gun violence in the United States.
Doris Adu Gyamfi announced that she was traveling to the United States to help plan her son’s funeral. Just before her excursion, she had on a head scarf and dark glasses.
“Let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani said, no parent should have to endure the agony of a child’s murder.
Ghana Demands Justice for Slain Teen in US
In order to guarantee that the offenders are held accountable, it has called on US authorities to carry out a comprehensive investigation and stated that it is prepared to offer legal and consular assistance.
Three adolescent suspects who were seen on camera fleeing the scene are being sought for by police.
Ghanaians are worried about the safety of children sent to study in America as a result of the incident.
