The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation following a fatal shooting incident that occurred on the evening of Monday, 22nd July 2025, at Asawase F-Line in the regional capital, Kumasi.<\/p>\n
According to a statement issued by the Police, preliminary findings indicate that a middle-aged man was shot and killed by two unidentified assailants.<\/p>\n
The suspects, both riding separate motorbikes, reportedly approached the victim at close range and opened fire before fleeing the scene.<\/p>\n
The victim was initially rushed to the Manhyia District Hospital for emergency treatment but was later transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
His body has since been deposited at the Ebenezer Mortuary in Tafo for autopsy.<\/p>\n
In response to the attack, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mr Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, together with the Regional Crime Officer, ACP Mr Ebenezer Boyor, and a team of officers, visited the scene to assess the situation.<\/p>\n
During their inspection, two spent shells, suspected to have been fired from an AK-47 assault rifle, were recovered and documented as evidence.<\/p>\n
The Police Command has assured the public that every effort is being made to track down the perpetrators of what they describe as a \u201cheinous crime\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with the Police by providing any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the nearest police station or call the emergency lines: 191, 18555, or 112.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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