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

What the report says

The mother of a Ghanaian schoolboy killed in New York has travelled to the United States after being granted an emergency visa, saying she wants justice for her son and plans to help arrange his funeral. BBC Africa reports that Doris Adu Gyamfi departed from Ghana for the US after the fatal shooting of her 15-year-old son, Javits Frimpong, who was chased and shot last week while walking to school in the Bronx.

According to the report, Frimpong was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Police have not made any arrests, and the investigation remains open. Authorities are searching for three teenage boys believed to be connected to the shooting, and surveillance footage has been mentioned in the case. The incident has drawn anger in both Ghana and the United States and has renewed discussion about gun violence.

Before leaving, Gyamfi said her son had wanted to become a medical doctor. She was escorted to the airport by relatives and a representative of the African Diaspora Forum. She also thanked the government and supporters for their prayers and assistance.

BBC Africa says Ghana’s government has condemned the killing, called for a thorough investigation and said it is ready to provide legal and consular support. More broadly, the case has prompted concern in Ghana about the safety of children sent abroad for study, although the report does not indicate any change in policy.