A Ghanaian nurse based in the United States (US) has been shot dead during a robbery in Oakland, California.
According to a report, the US-based Ghanaian nurse has been identified as 33-year-old Lartey Solomon.
Reports suggest he is a registered nurse at Kindred Hospital in San Leandro and was attacked in the early hours of May 31.
The information gathered detailed that he and a friend had just left a nightclub around 2:45 a.m. and were confronted by a man in a parking lot, demanding his necklace.
Regardless of his handing it over, Solomon was shot and killed instantly.
The late Lartey Solomon was widely known online as “Nurse Solomon” as he shared free medical advice on YouTube and TikTok.
Reports suggest he left behind an 11-year-old daughter in Ghana, having immigrated from Ghana in search of a better life.
Meanwhile, authorities have arrested Shacory Carnell Daniels, 39, of Vallejo, several days after the shooting.
Shacory Carnell Daniels, who has a prior criminal record, faces charges of felony murder and other felonies.
Reports detailed that he is being held without bail, with a plea hearing scheduled for June 30.
One X user who shared the news wrote, “Heartbreak for an East Bay family of beloved nurse Lartey Solomon, who was killed in a downtown Oakland robbery attempt on May 31. Relatives say he was ready to give up his chain when he was shot. Suspect is in custody with no bail”.
In other news, George Ennin, a 53-year-old Ghanaian security guard living in the Bronx, New York, was fatally stabbed to death.
Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, in front of 3077 Third Ave. in the Mott Haven section around 2 p.m.
George Ennin, in a viral CCTV footage shared on X, was captured walking to work his first day back after a month-long vacation in Ghana when the suspect approached, kicked him, and stabbed him multiple times.
Surveillance video captured the incident; George Ennin walked about 29 steps seeking help before collapsing.
George Ennin is said to have died at Lincoln Hospital.
Suspect Sean Jones, 38, a repeat offender with 20 prior arrests, mostly robberies and assaults has since been arrested and charged with mùrder, mànslàughter, and crìmìnal possession of a weapon.
George Ennin, according to reports, is the father of two teenage daughters living.
Regina Adusi Brenfa, the sister of 53-year-old US-based Ghanaian security guard George Ennin, has broken her silence following his brother’s stabbing.
According to Regina Adusi Brenfa, the family has been left heartbroken and traumatised over the loss.
She revealed that she found out about his brother’s death on TV.
Regina Adusi Brenfa also added that the last time she heard from her brother was through a WhatsApp voice message.
Speaking in an interview on the US-based News12, the sister of George Ennin stated, “The autopsy shows that he was pierced in his heart. That’s why he couldn’t survive… I’m afraid to come out, maybe they will kill me like my brother”.
See the post below:
“He was everything to us.” Heartbroken family mourns loss of Lartey Solomon, 33, nurse shot and killed in robbery try near 14th & Harrison in downtown Oakland. Shacory Daniels, 39, arrested by @oaklandpoliceca, charged by @AlamedaCountyDA w/murder. @AmberKTVU reports pic.twitter.com/ShP8MzNETG
— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) June 11, 2026
Heartbreak for an East Bay family of beloved nurse Lartey Solomon who was killed in downtown Oakland robbery attempt on May 31. Relatives say he was ready to give up his chain when he was shot. Suspect is in custody with no bail. #ktvu
— Amber Lee (@AmberKTVU) June 11, 2026
To help family: https://t.co/FQ4pLDqxTK pic.twitter.com/JiESw1P8kW

