A Ghanaian singer based in the United States of America whose name is given as Britney Boateng 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.
According to a report by 10TV.com, “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 a mother of one. Her friends and family have since been mourning her death on social media.
