Claremont community rallies for justice after fatal shooting of 15-year-old

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Oct 31, 2026
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It was an emotional morning here in Claremont, where dozens of friends,
families, neighbors gathered to remember 15-year-old Javits Fringpong.
But there was also anger among the crowd,
as everyone came together demanding justice for the young teen.
Even strangers showed up to pay their respects.
Many shared the same heartbreaking thought.
This could have been anyone's child simply walking to school.
For one mother in the crowd, this tragedy hit especially close to home.
I came all the way from Jersey to mourn the boy
because our culture you have to mourn. I came to
mourn him. He's so innocent to die this painful death.
It's so disheartening. I don't know.
And one of the most emotional moments came
when Javits' father visited his son's memorial.
He was there just for a few moments before leaving.
Now police are searching
for three people responsible for Javits' death.
In the Claremont section of the Bronx, Estefania Salinas, News 12.
New York City's mayor released
a statement saying he reached out to President Trump
who agreed to grant a visa to the 15-year-old's mother.
The mayor went on to say that all
of New York City is mourning this tragedy.
