The mother of 15 year old Ghanaian student Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong has arrived in New York following the tragic killing of her son in the Bronx, renewing calls for justice as police continue their search for the three suspects believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting. Editorial Standards
Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, who travelled from Ghana after receiving a United States visa, expressed her determination to seek justice for her son, who was shot dead while walking to school on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Speaking after arriving in New York, the grieving mother made her position clear, saying, “I want justice for my son, that is all.”
Her arrival comes six days after the teenager lost his life in an incident that has generated widespread concern among Ghanaian communities in the United States and back home.
The killing has attracted significant public attention, particularly because Javits had reportedly moved from Ghana to the United States only about a year earlier to live with his father, Thomas Frimpong, in pursuit of better educational opportunities and a brighter future.
According to reports, the teenager was a Grade 10 student at DreamYard Preparatory School in the Bronx.
He had ambitions of becoming a medical doctor, a dream that has now been cut short by the circumstances surrounding his death.
The family is demanding answers as investigators work to establish what happened and identify those responsible.
The fatal shooting occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont neighbourhood of the Bronx.
Javits was reportedly on his way to school when three masked individuals approached him.
According to information provided by the New York Police Department (NYPD), the suspects chased the teenager before shooting him.
He sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident has raised serious questions about the safety of young people travelling to school and the growing concerns surrounding gun violence in New York.
Despite the passage of several days since the incident, authorities have not announced any arrests. The three suspects, believed to be teenagers between the ages of 16 and 18, remain at large.
The NYPD has continued its investigation, appealing for information that could help establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and bring those responsible to justice.
Police Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny disclosed that investigators are considering several possible motives, including robbery, mistaken identity involving a rival gang and alleged bullying at school. Editorial Ethics & Independence
However, authorities have not confirmed which of these possibilities may have led to the attack.
Investigators have also indicated that they have found no evidence suggesting that Javits was involved in gang activities.
The uncertainty surrounding the motive has intensified the family’s concerns, with relatives and members of the Ghanaian community calling for a thorough investigation.
One of the major issues drawing attention to the case is the reported bullying Javits experienced at school before his death.
His father previously told media outlets that the school principal had informed him that two students accused of bullying his son had been suspended shortly before the shooting.
The reported suspension has prompted questions about whether the earlier school incidents were connected to the fatal attack.
However, police have not established any confirmed link between the alleged bullying and the shooting.
There has also been a disagreement surrounding access to school records.
Police Chief Kenny indicated that investigators were seeking the relevant information through appropriate legal procedures, while the New York City Department of Education maintained that it would cooperate with lawful requests for records.
The issue has added another dimension to the investigation, with calls for transparency over how the school handled the reported bullying complaints.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s government has expressed support for the bereaved family.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa previously announced that Madam Gyamfi and a relative had received expedited, same day visa processing in Accra to enable them to travel to the United States.
The minister also indicated that Ghana’s diplomatic representatives would continue engaging American authorities to ensure that the case receives the necessary attention.
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister James Gyakye Quayson had earlier met the grieving mother in Ghana to convey the government’s condolences and reaffirm its commitment to supporting the family.
The tragedy has also attracted attention from political leaders and members of the Ghanaian diaspora, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other public officials expressing concern over the killing.
As the investigation continues, the family’s immediate priority remains securing justice for Javits and ensuring that the circumstances surrounding his death are fully established.
The absence of arrests has heightened public concern, particularly as the family prepares to navigate the difficult process of mourning a child whose life ended far too soon.
For many Ghanaians, the case has become a painful reminder of the vulnerability of young people and the devastating consequences of violence. Corrections Policy
The family and supporters are hoping that the ongoing investigation will produce answers, that the suspects will be identified and that anyone found responsible will be held accountable through the legal process.
As Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi reunites with her family in New York, her demand remains simple but powerful justice for her 15 year old son, Javits Frimpong.