An 18-year-old US-based Ghanaian, Michael Sakyi Jr, has been shot to death in Manassas, city in Northern Virginia.
According to a statement issued by the Prince William County Police on June 25, 2026, they responded to a reported car crash in the 7900 block of Community Drive.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle that had collided with an unoccupied, parked car.
Inside the driver’s seat of the crashed vehicle, police found 18-year-old Michael Sakyi Jr.
suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Sakyi was pronounced dead at the scene.
While a definitive motive has not been released, detectives stated early in the investigation that the incident does not appear to be random.
Detectives, alongside U.S. Marshals, arrested 21-year-old Jamal Dana Allen at his Manassas home and charged him with second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old.
He is additionally being charged with the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and is being held without bond pending a court date.
Meanwhile, Eva Acheampong, who is Michael’s aunt, is raising funds for the funeral of the 18-year-old.
In a post sighted by MyNewsGh.com, she 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 honoring 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”.
Source: mynewsgh