A Ghanaian mother whose 15-year-old son was fatally shot while walking to school in New York has arrived in the United States, calling for justice as police continue investigations into his killing.

Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, travelled from Ghana to the United States on Wednesday, November 4, to join her family and prepare for her son's funeral.

Javits was shot in the abdomen on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in the Claremont neighbourhood of the Bronx while on his way to DreamYard Preparatory School.

The teenager was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Speaking before her departure from Ghana, his mother expressed her desire for accountability, saying: "I want justice for my son. That's all."

Ghanaian Government Supports Mother's Journey

The mother's journey to the United States followed diplomatic efforts involving Ghanaian and American authorities.

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that Doris Adu Gyamfi and a relative received same-day US visas in Accra on November 2.

The intervention followed public appeals for assistance to enable her to travel and attend her son's funeral.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had earlier announced that US President Donald Trump agreed to intervene after a request to help the grieving mother travel to the United States.

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry also pledged support for the bereaved family and engagement with American authorities to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death receive the necessary attention.

Javits' Diary Reveals His Dreams and Love for Education

Beyond the circumstances of his death, details from Javits' personal diary have offered a glimpse into the life and ambitions of the young Ghanaian.

Entries reportedly shared by his family reveal a quiet and shy teenager who enjoyed reading, exploring nature and learning.

He also reflected on his experiences in the United States, including differences in the school environment and the approach to discipline compared with what he had known previously.

His writings reportedly showed how much he valued education and hoped to build a successful future through learning.

The diary has added another emotional dimension to the tragedy, reminding many people that Javits was a young student with ambitions and dreams that were cut short.

Police Search for Three Teenage Suspects

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is searching for three teenage suspects believed to be between 16 and 18 years old in connection with the fatal shooting.

Investigators are examining several possible motives, including a robbery that went wrong, mistaken identity and reported bullying at school.

Javits' father, Thomas Frimpong, previously told media outlets that his son had experienced bullying and that two students had reportedly been suspended following concerns about harassment.

However, police have not established a confirmed connection between the reported bullying and the fatal shooting.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny has said investigators are examining the different possibilities as they work to establish what happened.

As of November 4, no arrests had been announced.

Calls for Justice and Greater Protection for Students

The killing has triggered grief and outrage among Ghanaian communities in the United States and at home.

Students at DreamYard Preparatory School also held a vigil in Javits' memory, with messages calling for justice and greater protection for young people against gun violence and bullying.

The tragedy has renewed discussions about student safety, school bullying and the need for stronger measures to protect children in and around educational institutions.

For Javits' family, however, the immediate concern remains obtaining answers and ensuring that those responsible for his death are brought to justice.

As his mother joins the family in mourning, the Ghanaian community continues to follow developments in the investigation.

Javits Frimpong was 15 years old. His family is seeking answers, and the investigation into his killing remains ongoing.