The mother of the 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was killed in the Bronx, New York has called for justice for her only child.
Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi made the call at a press conference in Harlem, New York on November 11.
“I need justice for my child. Don’t stop. I have only one child. Oh. I have only one child,” she said amid tears.
The distraught mother was subsequently consoled and carried off the podium by Rev Al Sharpton and lawyer Ben Crump.
Meanwhile, the 17-year-old boy arrested in connection with the murder of Javits Frimpong in New York, has been charged with intentional murder, manslaughter, second degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
This was disclosed by Ben Crump, the lawyer engaged by the Government of Ghana for the bereaved family at a press conference on November 11.
“We will get justice for Javits Frimpong,” he assured.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations, Samuel Yao Kumah in an interview with 3news advised Ghanaians resident in the US to remain vigilant as they go about their daily lives.
“I would advise that they remain law-abiding and also vigilant and report bullying to the police authorities. Take care of yourself and the Mission, the Permanent Mission and the Consulate are here to help in moments of need,” he assured.
Earlier, the New York Post reported that the teen suspect was busted by the NYPD Violent Crimes Task Force — and charges are pending, the sources said.
Javits, a Ghanaian immigrant, was fatally blasted in the stomach on Oct. 29 near East 171st Street and Third Avenue while on his way to school, cops said.
Harrowing video shows the gravely wounded teen running for his life before he collapsed and later died.
His father, Thomas Frimpong, said his “very quiet” son had been bullied and believes that it had something to do with his death.
The principal had called just two days before the murder to tell him about the bullying, he said.
“He said two boys were fighting with my son, and the two boys got suspended,” the dad recounted.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said last week that the alleged bullying was “one aspect that we’re looking at, as well as some others.”
Kenny said the murdered teen was focused on his education.
“He would come home, do his homework, and then he would jump on his phone periodically,” Kenny said. “But he was very, very into his schoolwork.”
Ambassador Kumah assured the bereaved family of the needed support to ensure a befitting burial for the late Javits.
“Right from the start of the incident the Permanent Mission has been very supportive. We’ve extended consular support and consular services to the bereaved family and we’ve reported developments to capital. And so as far as the funeral scheduled for next week Friday is concerned, yes, we would continue to work closely with the family to offer the needed support that they deserve,” he said.
Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the UN noted that Ben Crump was chosen to offer legal counsel to the bereaved family after careful consideration.
“We couldn’t have settled on a more brilliant and a devoted attorney. We are eternally grateful to him. The Government of Ghana has asked me to convey his deepest gratitude to him and also to Reverend Al Sharpton for taking quick action in this matter,” he said.
