A pregnant teenager is in the hospital after being shot during a funeral ceremony. The incident happened on Thursday night in Hiawu Besiase, a town in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The 19-year-old woman was shot around 9 p.m. while attending the burial rites of a queen mother. Local authorities confirmed the shooting.
Tragically, the young woman's unborn baby did not survive the attack. The woman's current condition is not detailed by official statements.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding the gunfire. They are looking into how the shooting occurred during a solemn funeral event.
No arrests have been announced by the police as of Friday. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the person responsible for the shooting.
The incident has caused concern within the community. The police are working to ensure public safety and bring those involved to justice.