Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral

The mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy who was fatally shot in the United States last week has left Ghana for America after being granted an emergency visa by President Donald Trump.

She said he had dreamt of becoming a medical doctor.

Her son, Javits Frimpong, was chased down and shot on Thursday morning on his way to school in the Bronx, New York.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys in connection with the shooting.

His death has sparked outrage in both Ghana and the US, and reignited the debate about gun violence in America.

His mother was escorted to the airport by relatives and Dr Erieka Bennett, Head of Mission of the African Diaspora Forum.

"I'm going to America to plan my son's funeral," Gyamfi said.

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