President approves visa for mother of Bronx teen killed on way to School
President Donald Trump has approved a visa for the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old boy fatally shot in the Bronx, allowing her to travel from Ghana to New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the decision Saturday, stating the mother will be able to mourn her son in person.
“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X.
Javits Frimpong was shot around 9:25 a.m. Thursday while on his way to school in the Claremont neighborhood. Video footage shows the teen running for his life before collapsing at the intersection of East 171 Street and Third Avenue. He was initially reported in stable condition but died later from his injuries.
The teenager recently immigrated to the United States from Ghana. His father, Thomas Frimpong, 60, believes bullying at 329 The DreamYard Preparatory School may be connected to his son’s death.
Authorities have not yet identified a suspect or released information regarding a motive. The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment.
The relationship between the socialist mayor and the Republican president has been described as an unusual alliance, largely due to their mutual appreciation for New York City.
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