Javits Frimpong's Murder And Visa For Mother
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President Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old Bronx boy who was shot to death on his way to school, allowing her to travel from Ghana to NYC to mourn her son in person, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday.
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Javits Frimpong, 15, was shot in the abdomen on Crotona Place near East 171st Street at about 9:25 a.m. as he tried to escape a group of bullies
The White House did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press confirming the administration would be issuing the visa.
“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” the mayor said on X.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy who was shot and killed in the Bronx while on his way to school. Mamdani made this statement on X after speaking with Trump, emphasizing the importance of allowing the mother to mourn her son's death in person. The article highlights an unusual collaboration between the…
Mamdani says Trump agreed to grant visa to Ghanaian mom of slain Bronx teen →3 articles from New York Post on this storyA 15-year-old boy named Javits Frimpong from Ghana was fatally shot on his way to school near Corona Park in the Bronx on Thursday morning. Police are investigating surveillance footage showing Javits being chased by a person in all black, and later masked individuals fleeing the scene. The shooting has shocked the local community; Javits had only been in New York for one year and was reportedly dealing with…
Teen boy from Ghana chased and fatally shot on way to school in New York City →Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who had lived in New York for just over a year, was shot and killed on Crotona Place near East 171st Street in the Bronx at around 9:25 am while trying to escape three masked attackers. The incident occurred as Javits was heading to DreamYard Preparatory School; he died after being taken to St. Barnabas Hospital. His father, Thomas Frimpong, revealed that his son had…
Bullied schoolboy aged just 15 is shot dead on NYC street after being chased down by three teenagers, just a year after victim emigrated from Ghana →Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump agreed to grant an immediate visa to Javits Frimpong's mother so she can travel from Ghana to New York City after her son was fatally shot while walking to school in the Bronx. The 15-year-old Ghanaian had moved to the US about a year ago and his father stated that he had been bullied at school prior to the shooting; three teenage suspects are still being…
Bullied Ghana teenager shot to death on his way to school in Bronx: Mayor Mamdani says he spoke to Trump, Javits Frimpong's mother to get visa to see son for the last time →New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Saturday that President Donald Trump agreed to issue a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who was fatally shot in the Bronx this week while en route to school. The shooting occurred Thursday around 9:30 a.m., and no arrests have been made yet as the case remains under investigation. Mamdani emphasized that the teen's mother deserves…
Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting →New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on social media that President Donald Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who was fatally shot in the Bronx earlier this week. The decision came after Mamdani spoke with Trump, but as of Saturday, the White House had not confirmed the visa issuance to the Associated Press.
Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting →Show 3 more outlets
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims that President Donald Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who was fatally shot in the Bronx on October 29, 2026. The White House did not immediately confirm this decision. Frimpong had moved to New York from Ghana a year earlier and died shortly after being shot while heading to school. Rep. Ritchie Torres of the…
Mamdani says Trump has agreed to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting →New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to issue a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian student who was fatally shot in the Bronx while heading to school near Crotona Park. Frimpong had moved from Ghana to live with his father about a year prior and passed away at St. Barnabas Hospital after being shot on Thursday morning.
Trump to grant visa to mother of teen killed in Bronx shooting, Mamdani says →Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who had recently moved to the United States for educational opportunities, was killed while walking to school in The Bronx after experiencing bullying at his school. Vigils attended by thousands of people have been held in response to his murder, highlighting concerns over school bullying and its consequences.
The murder of Javits Frimpong, a bullied schoolboy in The Bronx →Analysis
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- 30 Oct
At about 9.24am, responding officers found Javits Frimpong, 15, with a gunshot wound to his stomach.
- 31 Oct
President Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old Bronx boy who was shot to death on his way to school, allowing her to travel from Ghana to NYC to mourn her son in person, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday.
- 1 Nov
The White House did not immediately respond to an e-mail from The Associated Press confirming the administration would be issuing the visa.
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1 Nov The murder of Javits Frimpong, a bullied schoolboy in The BronxJavits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who had recently moved to the United States for educational opportunities, was killed while walking to school in The Bronx after experiencing bullying at his school. Vigils attended by thousands of people have been held in response to his murder, highlighting concerns over school bullying and its consequences.Al Jazeera
1 Nov Trump to grant visa to mother of teen killed in Bronx shooting, Mamdani saysNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to issue a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian student who was fatally shot in the Bronx while heading to school near Crotona Park. Frimpong had moved from Ghana to live with his father about a year prior and passed away at St. Barnabas Hospital after being shot on Thursday morning.Washington Examiner
1 Nov Mamdani says Trump has agreed to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shootingNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims that President Donald Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who was fatally shot in the Bronx on October 29, 2026. The White House did not immediately confirm this decision. Frimpong had moved to New York from Ghana a year earlier and died shortly after being shot while heading to school. Rep. Ritchie Torres of the…The Hindu
31 Oct Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shootingNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on social media that President Donald Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who was fatally shot in the Bronx earlier this week. The decision came after Mamdani spoke with Trump, but as of Saturday, the White House had not confirmed the visa issuance to the Associated Press.Toronto Star
31 Oct Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shootingNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Saturday that President Donald Trump agreed to issue a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who was fatally shot in the Bronx this week while en route to school. The shooting occurred Thursday around 9:30 a.m., and no arrests have been made yet as the case remains under investigation. Mamdani emphasized that the teen's mother deserves…The Independent
31 Oct Mamdani says Trump agreed to grant visa to Ghanaian mom of slain Bronx teenNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy who was shot and killed in the Bronx while on his way to school. Mamdani made this statement on X after speaking with Trump, emphasizing the importance of allowing the mother to mourn her son's death in person. The article highlights an unusual collaboration between the…New York Post
31 Oct Bullied Ghana teenager shot to death on his way to school in Bronx: Mayor Mamdani says he spoke to Trump, Javits Frimpong's mother to get visa to see son for the last timeMayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump agreed to grant an immediate visa to Javits Frimpong's mother so she can travel from Ghana to New York City after her son was fatally shot while walking to school in the Bronx. The 15-year-old Ghanaian had moved to the US about a year ago and his father stated that he had been bullied at school prior to the shooting; three teenage suspects are still being…Times of India
31 Oct Bullied schoolboy aged just 15 is shot dead on NYC street after being chased down by three teenagers, just a year after victim emigrated from GhanaJavits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who had lived in New York for just over a year, was shot and killed on Crotona Place near East 171st Street in the Bronx at around 9:25 am while trying to escape three masked attackers. The incident occurred as Javits was heading to DreamYard Preparatory School; he died after being taken to St. Barnabas Hospital. His father, Thomas Frimpong, revealed that his son had…Daily Mail
30 Oct Teen boy from Ghana chased and fatally shot on way to school in New York CityA 15-year-old boy named Javits Frimpong from Ghana was fatally shot on his way to school near Corona Park in the Bronx on Thursday morning. Police are investigating surveillance footage showing Javits being chased by a person in all black, and later masked individuals fleeing the scene. The shooting has shocked the local community; Javits had only been in New York for one year and was reportedly dealing with…The Guardian
30 Oct Video shows Bronx teen running for life before deadly shooting his dad believes is linked to school bullyingA video shows 15-year-old Javits Frimpong running through his Bronx neighborhood before he was shot and later died. The incident occurred around 9:25 a.m. on Thursday at East 171 Street and Third Avenue. Frimpong's father believes the shooting is linked to bullying at school. Police report that three males, aged between 16 and 18, fled the scene wearing all black clothing with masks; no arrests have been made yet.New York Post
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29 Oct NYC boy, 15, shot dead by apparent teen gunmen on way to schoolA 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in the Bronx while walking to school around 9:25 a.m. on Thursday. The incident occurred at East 171 Street and Third Avenue in Claremont. Three suspects, described as teenage males wearing all black clothing, fled the scene south on Fulton Avenue into Crotona Park after the shooting. Police are investigating but have not made any arrests or determined a motive for the attack.New York Post
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