Mayor says Trump will grant visa to mother of slain Bronx teen

Mayor says Trump will grant visa to mother of slain Bronx teen

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate travel visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, on 2 November. The teenager, a Ghanaian immigrant, was shot and killed near Corona Park as he walked to school on 29 October, and police have been searching for three teenage suspects. The shooting sparked an investigation by New York City Police, and the community has been closely following the case as officials continue their efforts to identify those responsible.

Actors

Javish Frimpong Thomas Frimpong New York City Police Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Ghanaian diaspora organization DreamYard Preparatory School three teenage boys (suspects)

Locations

Bronx, New York City, United States Corona Park, Bronx, New York City, United States DreamYard Preparatory School, Bronx, New York City, United States Ghana United States

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November 02, 2026
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NYC mayor says President Trump will issue visa for mother of teen killed in Bronx shooting
NYC mayor says President Trump will issue visa for mother of teen killed in Bronx shooting

NBC News • 02 Nov 13:33

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, while officials continue investigating the killing.

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NYC mayor says President Trump will issue visa for mother of slain Bronx teen
NYC mayor says President Trump will issue visa for mother of slain Bronx teen

Fox News • 02 Nov 07:50

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was killed in a Bronx shooting.

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November 01, 2026
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Trump to Grant Visa for Mother of Bronx Shooting Victim
Trump to Grant Visa for Mother of Bronx Shooting Victim

Al Jazeera • 01 Nov 08:23

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump has agreed to expedite a visa for the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old boy fatally shot in the Bronx.

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Trump Approves Visa for Mother of Bronx Shooting Victim
Trump Approves Visa for Mother of Bronx Shooting Victim

DW.com • 01 Nov 07:37

President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old boy fatally shot in the Bronx, allowing her to travel to the U.S. to say goodbye.

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October 31, 2026
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Mayor says President Trump will grant visa to mother of slain Bronx teen
Mayor says President Trump will grant visa to mother of slain Bronx teen

Gothamist • 31 Oct 17:00

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump has agreed to issue an immediate travel visa to the mother of Javish Frimpong, a 15-year-old from Ghana who was killed in a Bronx shooting.

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October 30, 2026
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15-Year-Old Ghanaian Immigrant Fatally Shot on Way to Bronx School
15-Year-Old Ghanaian Immigrant Fatally Shot on Way to Bronx School

The Guardian • 30 Oct 22:44

Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old who had lived in New York for a year, was shot and killed near Corona Park in the Bronx as he walked to school; police are searching for three suspects.

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