Ghanaian Woman, 26, Shot Dead in Canada Daylight Robbery Operation

A shocking incident in downtown Hamilton, Canada, has tragically claimed the life of Belinda Sarkodie, a 26-year-old Ghanaian woman.Ms. Sarkodie, identified as an innocent bystander, was fatally wounded in a brazen daylight shooting on Friday, 11th July 2025, leaving both local authorities and the Ghanaian community deeply saddened.According to the Hamilton Police Service, Ms. Sarkodie, who had only recently migrated from Ghana to Canada in 2024, was fatally shot whilst spending time with a friend near the busy intersection of King Street East and James Street North. Police reported receiving multiple 911 calls concerning gunfire around 5:30 p.m., arriving at what they described as a ‘chaotic and distressing’ scene.

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