Mother of Slain Ghanaian Teen Travels to U.S. for Justice

Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, traveled to the United States after receiving an emergency visa approved by President Donald Trump. Gyamfi expressed her desire for justice for her son, who had dreams of becoming a medical doctor.

Frimpong was shot while on his way to school and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and searching for three teenage boys suspected of involvement.

Gyamfi was accompanied to the airport by relatives and Dr Erieka Bennett, the Head of Mission of the African Diaspora Forum. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani facilitated the visa approval after learning of Gyamfi's inability to travel to the U.S. to mourn her son.

Mamdani stated that no parent should endure the pain of losing a child from afar and emphasized the importance of Gyamfi being able to say goodbye in person.