Michael Sakyi Jr, an 18-year-old US-based Ghanaian, has been shot to death in Manassas, a city in Northern Virginia.
Reports issued by the Prince William County Police on June 25, 2026, disclosed that they responded to a reported car crash in the 7900 block of Community Drive, where officers discovered a vehicle that had collided with an unoccupied, parked car.
The Police officers found the 18-year-old Michael Sakyi Jr inside the driver’s seat of the crashed vehicle with a gunshot wound to his upper body, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Police detectives, the investigation concluded that the incident does not appear to be random.
21-year-old Jamal Dana Allen was arrested by Detectives, alongside U.S. Marshals, at his Manassas home and charged with second-degree murder.
Jamal Dana Allen is also being charged with the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and is being held without bond pending a court date.
The aunt of the Ghanaian man shot is Eva Acheampong, who is now raising funds for the funeral of the 18-year-old.
In a post sighted, Eva Acheampong wrote, “Michael Sakyi Jr was a vibrant young man, full of dreams and life.
On June 25, 2026, his life was tragically cut short when he was gunned down in Manassas, Virginia. At just 18 years old, Michael was an aspiring electrician, working hard to build a future for himself and his loved ones.
His sudden passing has left his family and friends heartbroken, struggling to come to terms with the loss of someone so full of promise.
The funds raised through this campaign will help give Michael a befitting burial and ease the financial burden on his family during this incredibly difficult time.
Funeral expenses, memorial arrangements, and support for his loved ones are all part of what your generosity will provide.
By coming together, we can help Michael’s family focus on healing and honouring his memory, rather than worrying about the costs that come with such a tragedy.
No donation is too small, and every act of kindness makes a difference”.
In related news, just some weeks ago another Ghanaian nurse based in the United States (US) was 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”.
See the post below:
US based 18-year-old Ghanaian man, Michael Sakyi Jr., has died following a shooting incident in Manassas, Virginia.
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) July 6, 2026
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