Mother of 15-year-old fatally shot granted visa for final farewell
Javitz Frimpong’s mother was granted a visa, according to the mayor, as the search for the teen's killers continue.
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On Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared the mother of the teen fatally shot in Claremont on Oct. 29 was going to get to say goodbye to 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,” said Mamdani. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately.”
The mayor also added, “All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”
The announcement comes as the teen’s death has sparked rallies throughout the Bronx while the suspects are still on the run.
Police say Frimpong was shot in the stomach on his way to school on Oct. 29 just before 9:30 a.m. Surveillance video shows the teen running from the alleged gunman.
Families also claim the teen was being bullied at William H Taft High School and had reported the incidents.
Investigators believe three people, between the ages of 16 to 18, are behind the deadly gunfire.
Advocates tell News 12 a peaceful protest is scheduled for Monday outside of the teen's high school to talk about gun violence, anti-bullying laws and call for justice for Javits Frimpong.
The rally is expected to start at 8 a.m.
