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Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral

Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral

Summary

The mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong has traveled from Ghana to the United States to arrange his funeral and seek justice. Frimpong was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx; police are investigating and searching for three teenage suspects.

Key Facts

  • Doris Adu Gyamfi said she wanted justice for her son and was traveling to plan his funeral.
  • President Donald Trump granted Gyamfi an emergency visa, according to the article.
  • Javits Frimpong, 15, was chased and shot on his way to school in the Bronx on Thursday morning.
  • Frimpong died at a local hospital after he was taken there.
  • Police have made no arrests and are searching for three teenage boys seen fleeing the scene on surveillance footage.
  • Ghana’s government condemned the killing and urged U.S. authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
  • Ghana said it was ready to provide legal and consular support to the family.
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