Mother of Bronx teen killed walking to school arrives in New York
Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi traveled from Ghana to demand justice for Javits Frimpong, who was shot in the stomach near East 173rd Street.
By Christopher Singh ·
Fifteen years old is the age of Javits Frimpong, the Bronx student fatally shot while walking to school. His mother, Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, has traveled from Ghana to the United States to seek answers for his death.
Gyamfi arrived in New York after a flight from Ghana. Video from the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, released on Wednesday morning, showed her and relatives praying before boarding the plane. In the footage, a companion stated that she wished to thank people worldwide for their prayers. Gyamfi articulated her primary objective for the trip with stark simplicity: "I want justice for my son. That's it."
The shooting occurred on Thursday morning in the Claremont section of the Bronx. Frimpong was shot in the stomach approximately one block from his school route. He collapsed against a wall, and an eyewitness, Brian Emma, described rushing to the scene. Emma noted that he applied pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding while shouting for help, observing that pedestrians continued to walk past the teenager.
Police are actively searching for three masked teenagers. Investigators have released surveillance footage showing an individual matching the suspect description fleeing the location. The case remains open as authorities continue to gather evidence in the Claremont neighborhood.
A memorial has taken shape near the shooting site on East 173rd Street, close to Crotona Park. The tribute consists of candles and dozens of handwritten notes. Visitors have formed a steady line to pay their respects. Rebecca, a local Ghanaian immigrant who declined to share her surname, expressed empathy for the family. She stated, "This is really difficult. It's difficult as a mother and as a mother of four boys, I understand."
Resident Alba Bonia described the impact of the loss on the community. "When I found out about this, I was so hurt. I was really hurt. I couldn't believe it. For a child only 15 years old, that came to America to look for a better life..unbelievable," Bonia said. The family and neighbors continue to await updates from the investigation.
