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22-year-old Ghanaian student shot dead in Toronto

A 22-year-old Ghanaian student identified as Marvin Baah Boadu, has been shot dead near an apartment complex in Toronto Canada.

The tragic incident occurred on Monday, October 7, 2024, in the Clearview Heights and Trethewey Drive area.

Marvin was shot several times and succumbed to life-threatening injuries after being transported to the hospital.

The tragic news was shared on social media app X by a user named EDHUB on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

It stated, “Another young Ghanaian man has been shot dead near an apartment in Toronto, Canada. The victim, identified as Marvin Baah Boadu, a student in his 20s, was shot about three times at around 8 PM on Monday. He sustained life-threatening injuries, and life-saving measures were performed at the scene before he was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The student, in his 20s, was shot multiple times around 8 PM on Monday in the Clearview Heights and Trethewey Drive area. Despite immediate life-saving measures performed at the scene, he reportedly succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital.”

According to the report, the shooting incident is the 72nd homicide in Toronto in 2024.

“This incident marks the 72nd homicide recorded in Toronto this year, following the earlier fatal shooting of 39-year-old Adu Boakye in February. The ongoing surge in gun violence in the city highlights significant concerns regarding public safety and the underlying issues contributing to such tragic events,” it stated.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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