Ghanaian man shot dead in Canada

A 39-year-old Ghanaian man, Adu Boakye, has been shot dead in Canada after a random shooting incident as confirmed by the local police.

Boakye, a father of four who had recently moved to Canada three months ago, became one of the two victims in the shooting that occurred in the North York area of northwest Toronto. The incident took place at Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue, where Boakye sustained gunshot wounds, and despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

In a statement, Detective Phillip Campbell revealed that Boakye and an unnamed 16-year-old boy were shot indiscriminately while waiting for a bus in the same location within 24 hours. The police emphasized that there is no apparent connection between Boakye and the assailant, urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid in apprehending the perpetrator involved in what is believed to be a gang attack.

The Toronto Police Service has launched a homicide investigation and is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect vehicle. Police reports indicate that the stolen vehicle involved in the shooting homicide was also implicated in a shooting incident that occurred the previous day in the same area.

The suspect, identified as a male, black, aged between 18-25 years, with a thin build, was captured on video fleeing the scene in a stolen black Acura RDX with the license plate CVEN 900. The police have urged residents of the Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

This tragic incident highlights the devastating consequences of gun violence and underscores the need for community vigilance and cooperation in ensuring public safety. The loss of Adu Boakye, a loving father and recent immigrant to Canada, has sent shockwaves through both the Ghanaian and Canadian communities, prompting calls for justice and measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

News Release – Homicide #7/2024, Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue, Victim Identified, Suspect images releasedhttps://t.co/dtmcHQU8LU pic.twitter.com/Y8dTWOvQF2

— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) February 20, 2024