Britney Boateng, a Ghanaian singer based in the United States of America has been reportedly shot dead by her sister-in-law.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, the 22-year-old Ghanaian singer was fatally shot during an argument with Tyona Dodson who has now been arrested. However, it in unclear what sparked the argument between Britney and Tyona.
A report by 10TV.com states that « officers were called to the 400 block of South Weyant Avenue, just north of East Main Street, around 1 a.m. Police found Britney Boateng with a gunshot wound, who was pronounced dead at 1:12 a.m« .
The Columbus Ohio Police have accordingly issued a statement about Britney’s death. The statement shared on twitter reads: « detectives have arrested a 41-year-old woman for the deadly shooting that occurred overnight on S. Weyant Ave ».
The police said « Tyona Dodson is charged with murder in the death of Britney Boateng. Investigators have determined an argument between both women led to the fatal shooting, »
Britney is believed to be a mother of one. Her friends and family have since been mourning her death on social media.
One of her friends on Facebook, Nancy Leigh, wrote « Oh, Britney Nyantah Boateng. I can’t even find the words. This heart of mine is busted wide open and I am left in pieces. You were a radiant light in this world, and you were taken from us far, far too soon. It should not be this way. It should never be this way« .
« I have loved watching your exact smile bloom across your baby’s face. She’s gorgeous, just like you. We were so proud of how you embraced motherhood, and it was a blessing to witness how you two adored one another. We have all been robbed of our time with you, but I ache the most for that precious child of yours.
You had the voice of an angel here on this earth, and I know it will serve you well in that heavenly choir. Sing loud enough so we can hear you and feel you right here with us. Rest well, sweet girl. I love you, » Nancy concluded.
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