Doris Adu Gyamfi Departs Ghana for US to Plan Son's Funeral Amid Ongoing Investigation

Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, has left Ghana for the US to plan her son's funeral. Gyamfi, who had been granted an emergency visa by President Donald Trump, expressed her desire for justice for her son during an emotional departure at the airport.

There, she was escorted by relatives and Dr Erieka Bennett, Head of Mission of the African Diaspora Forum.

Tragedy struck in the Bronx on Thursday morning when Javits Frimpong. The son of city councilor Gyamfi, was fatally shot while walking to school. The 14-year-old victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Authorities are still searching for three teenage suspects, who have yet to be apprehended, as a police investigation unfolds.

The investigation, led by the New York City Police Department, is focusing on surveillance footage that captured the suspects fleeing the scene. The footage, which has been shared with the public, shows the three teenagers - identified as Ghanaian nationals - running away from the scene of the crime.

The police are working to identify the suspects and gather evidence to build a case against them. The Ghanaian government has pledged its support to the US in the pursuit of justice for Javits Frimpong.

President Trump's decision to grant Gyamfi an emergency visa has been widely praised as a gesture of goodwill and support for the grieving mother. The move has also sparked a wider conversation about the need for greater safety measures to protect young students abroad.

The African Diaspora Forum, which has been working to promote cultural exchange and understanding between Africa and the US, has welcomed the gesture and expressed its support for Gyamfi's efforts to seek justice for her son.

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The shooting has sent shockwaves through Ghana, prompting widespread concern about the safety of young students abroad. The government has swiftly condemned the killing, vowing to pursue the case with unwavering resolve to deliver justice. As the investigation continues, the international community is holding its breath, waiting for news of the suspects and the outcome of the case.

The incident has sparked a global outcry. With many calling for greater action to be taken to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. The United States has pledged to work with the Ghanaian government to support the investigation and ensure that those responsible for Javits Frimpong's death are brought to justice.