A tragic incident has rocked the suburb of Trede in Kumasi, as 17- year- old Junior lost his life while trying to separate a violent altercation between a man and his girlfriend. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing their grief and outrage over the senseless loss of a young life.

According to Nana Kwame, an eyewitness who also sustained injuries in the incident, the confrontation began when the girl' s first boyfriend stormed the house. The girl was visiting her second boyfriend at the time. The first boyfriend, visibly upset, confronted the girl and snatched her phone. In a bid to end the relationship, the girl slapped him and declared that she had broken up with him. Despite her attempts to retrieve her phone, the confrontation escalated.

The situation quickly deteriorated into violence. When Nana Kwame and Junior intervened to stop the first boyfriend from assaulting the girl, he turned his aggression towards them. Using a sharp object, the suspect injured both Nana Kwame and Junior. Tragically, Junior' s injuries were fatal, and he passed away at the scene. The suspect has since been taken into police custody, where he awaits further legal proceedings.

The community of Trede is mourning the loss of Junior, a young man described by neighbors and friends as kind- hearted and brave. His death has sparked a broader conversation about domestic violence and the dangers faced by those who intervene in such situations.