Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong who was shot dead in the United States, has demanded justice for her son.
According to Javits Frimpong’s mother, all she wants is justice for her son.
She made this known after arriving in New York ahead of her son’s funeral.
In a video shared on X, Javits Frimpong’s mother stated, “I want justice for my son”.
The mother also disclosed that Javits had dreams of becoming a medical doctor.
It will be reaclled, Javits Frimpong was shot dead in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
According to reports, Javits Frimpong was shot near the intersection of Crotona Place and East 171st Street shortly before 9:30 a.m. while reportedly on his way to school.
The information gathered suggests the teenager was shot in the abdomen and was found in and out of consciousness.
Police are searching for three male suspects, but no arrests have been made. The motive remains unclear.
Reports suggest the suspects, who were last seen wearing black clothing, were fleeing down Fulton Avenue, with two of them wearing surgical masks.
Meanwhile, Surveillance video shows a person fleeing the scene who matched a description released by police.
The video showed someone wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants and a mask.
According to authorities, the victim ran about a block after being shot before collapsing. He later died at a hospital.
Following the shooting, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that US President Donald Trump has agreed to facilitate an immediate visa for the mother of 15-year-old Ghanaian boy Javits Frimpong, who was shot dead in the United States.
Mamdani said Trump gave the assurance during a telephone conversation, following concerns over the mother’s ability to travel to the US to bid farewell to her son.
In a social media post on October 31, 2026, the New York City mayor said he had personally spoken with the US president, who agreed to grant the bereaved mother a visa without delay.
“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away.
“Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump, and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately.
“All of New York City is mourning this tragedy,” Mamdani wrote.
Also, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that the Government of Ghana will cover the full travel costs of Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, to travel to New York to pay her final respects to her son.
Ablakwa, in a social media post, stated, “This is most appreciated @NYCMayor.
The Government of Ghana welcomes your intervention and President Trump’s timely decision.
We have always known we can count on our own Kwame Mamdani.
I spoke with the mother of Javits Frimpong yesterday and assigned officials of Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist her with the visa application process.
Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi’s pain as a loving mother is unimaginable, and indeed everything must be done to ensure she is present to pay her respects.
The Mahama Administration will take care of the full cost of Madam Adu Gyamfi’s travels and also stands ready to contribute towards a dignifying funeral.
We resolve to continue to work together in securing justice for Javits”.
Watch the video below:
“I want justice for my son” – Javits Frimpong’s mother In her first public remarks since the tragedy, Javits Frimpong’s mother spoke at the airport as she left for the USA for her son’s funeral. https://t.co/B5h7jEDxfo
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