New York City 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 shot and killed in the Bronx on Thursday. Frimpong, a Ghanaian native, was shot in the abdomen while on his way to school near Crotona Park and later died at St.
Barnabas Hospital. The New York City Department of Education has also offered counseling and other support to students and staff of Frimpong's school, Dreamyard Preparatory School. Detectives are currently investigating the shooting and are looking for three teenagers in connection with the incident, according to CBS News.
No arrests have been made, and the incident remains under investigation. The Ghanaian government has also expressed condolences to Frimpong's family and has pledged to work with US authorities to ensure justice is secured. The community is mourning the loss of Frimpong, with many calling for an end to violence in the city.