A suspected armed robber was killed by police at the Kasoa interchange on Tuesday evening. The Ghana Police Service stated the incident occurred during an attempted arrest.
Officers said the suspect violently resisted attempts to detain him. He then engaged in a gun battle with the police team.
The confrontation led to the suspect sustaining fatal gunshot wounds. Authorities arrived at the scene shortly after the incident.
An investigation into the shooting has been launched by the Ghana Police Service. They will review the circumstances of the confrontation.
The identity of the deceased suspect has not yet been released by the police.
This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers during arrests of armed individuals.