Trump Grants Visa to Mother of Ghanaian Teen Killed in New York as Police Hunt Suspects
by Chinazor Ikedimma on Nov 09, 2026
The tragic killing of 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Frimpong in New York has sparked international outrage, with fresh developments surrounding his mother’s travel arrangements, the police investigation and demands for justice.
On October 29, 2026, Javits was shot in the abdomen while walking to school in the Bronx, New York. He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he later died.
The teenager had moved from Ghana to the United States in 2025 to live with his father, Thomas Frimpong. His father revealed that Javits had experienced bullying at school and that two students had reportedly been suspended shortly before his death. However, police have not established whether the bullying was connected to the shooting.
Jatvis’ mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, has received permission to travel to the United States.Following an appeal by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, President Donald Trump agreed to grant her a visa so she could attend her son’s funeral. On November 4, Doris travelled from Ghana to New York to reunite with her grieving family.
The Ghanaian government covered her travel expenses and pledged financial support towards a dignified funeral for Javits. Before departing Ghana, the devastated mother thanked supporters and demanded justice for her son, who reportedly dreamed of becoming a doctor.
New York police are searching for up to three teenage suspects believed to be connected to the shooting. The investigation has also raised questions about the school’s handling of bullying complaints. Police officials accused education authorities of initially withholding information relevant to the investigation, while education officials maintained that they had cooperated. The disagreement has intensified public demands for transparency and accountability.
Although Javits’ mother has arrived in New York, a confirmed funeral date and venue have not been publicly established in the reports reviewed. Meanwhile, family members, religious leaders and residents have gathered for vigils to honour the teenager’s memory. Ghana’s government has also expressed its willingness to contribute financially to the funeral arrangements.
Students at his school reportedly staged a walkout to honour his memory and protest bullying and gun violence.
His death has also drawn attention from Ghanaian authorities, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa promising to work with American officials to ensure justice.
Beyond the political interventions, many are questioning whether more could have been done to protect Javits before the tragedy occurred. Javits’ death has reignited conversations about school bullying, gun violence and the safety of immigrant children in the United States.
