Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of teenager killed in Bronx shooting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reported that United States President Donald Trump agreed to immediately grant a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy who was fatally shot in the Bronx. The teenager died in a hospital after being chased and shot in the abdomen while walking to school. While local authorities are investigating the incident, no arrests have been made. Ghanaian officials are currently assisting the mother with her visa application process.
Key points
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that President Donald Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong.
- Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old boy, died in a hospital after being shot in the abdomen in the Bronx.
- No arrests have been made in the shooting death of the teenager.
- Ghanaian officials are coordinating with local authorities to assist the mother with her visa application.
What happened
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Saturday that he spoke with United States President Donald Trump regarding the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old boy who was killed in the Bronx. According to Mamdani, the president agreed to immediately grant a visa to the mother, who is seeking to travel to New York to attend to her son's funeral arrangements.
CCTV footage captured the teenager being chased by three other youths on Thursday morning while on his way to school. He sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen and died later that day in a hospital. Thousands of residents have participated in vigils across the city to mourn the teenager.
Who said what
Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote on X that the murder of a child is a pain no parent should endure from thousands of miles away. Congressman Richie Torres, who represents the Bronx, stated that the entire borough is mourning the loss of the young man.
Thomas Frimpong, the father of the victim, has called on police to help find justice for his son. Ghanaian Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that Ghanaian officials are coordinating with local authorities and assisting the mother with her visa application.
Context
The victim and his parents moved to the United States one year ago. The teenager had reportedly told his father he was being bullied at school. Police are currently investigating the shooting, though no suspects have been arrested. Visa applications from several African nations have faced severe limitations under the current administration.
Why it matters
The visa grant follows reports of restricted access for applicants from several African countries under the Trump administration. It remains unclear when the visa will be issued or if the president has provided formal confirmation of the agreement.
What we know
- Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old boy, died in a hospital after being shot in the abdomen in the Bronx.
- No arrests have been made in the shooting death of Javits Frimpong.
- Ghanaian officials are coordinating with local authorities to assist the mother with her visa application.
What remains unclear
- President Donald Trump has not provided public comment to confirm the agreement reported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
