Ghanaian PhD student killed in US shooting as investigations intensify
Akpene Tetteh, a 37-year-old Ghanaian doctoral student, was fatally shot earlier this year in the United States. The shooting occurred in early February around 2:30 p.m. Police found her lying in the street with critical injuries and she was later pronounced dead.
A teenage suspect was apprehended close to the scene on the same day and has since been charged as an adult. The individual remains in custody. Akpene Tetteh was pursuing a PhD at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Public Health and was nearing completion of her doctoral programme. She was on track to graduate within an accelerated three-year period. Her dissertation focused on improving health outcomes for adults living with diabetes in the United States. She had over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical sector. She was posthumously honoured with the Carter G. Woodson Award by the university's Department of African American Studies. Her academic advisor, Dr Bassam Dahman, said, "She was often the first to arrive and the last to leave, reflecting a work ethic and determination that many of us witnessed every day."
The case is expected to move to the Superior Court in the coming weeks. Authorities say the matter will likely be presented before a grand jury as inquiries continue.
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A Ghanaian PhD student's life is being remembered after a fatal shooting in the US- as authorities continue to investigate. New details are emerging about her life and accomplishments- hinting at a life dedicated to scholarship.
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