Adventist SHS Student Shot by Classmate in Kumasi Classroom Incident
Source: Nana Yaw Gyimah
A tragic incident unfolded at the Adventist Senior High School (ADASS) in Kumasi on the morning of Friday, April 4, 2025, when a female second-year student was shot in the head by a fellow classmate. The shocking event has sent waves of concern through the school community and the wider public, raising urgent questions about student safety and weapon access in schools.
According to preliminary information gathered by JoyNews, the incident took place shortly after the conclusion of the morning’s lessons. Eyewitnesses say the suspect, who is also a second-year student and in the same classroom as the victim, unexpectedly revealed a pistol in front of his peers. Several students who saw the firearm reportedly questioned its authenticity, unsure whether it was a real weapon or if it was loaded.
Tragically, in what appeared to be an attempt to prove the weapon was real, the suspect pulled the trigger, firing a shot that struck the female student in the head. The incident caused immediate panic among students and staff, prompting a swift emergency response.
The injured student was initially taken to the nearby Kwadaso SDA Hospital, where medical personnel provided first aid. Due to the severity of the injury, she was quickly referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, one of the country’s leading medical facilities, for further treatment. Her condition is currently reported to be critical, although no official medical update has been issued as of yet.
The Suame District Police swiftly responded to the incident and arrested the suspect at the scene. He is currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the shooting and how the student was able to acquire a firearm and bring it into a school environment. Authorities are expected to interrogate the suspect and others who may have knowledge of the circumstances leading to the attack.
While details are still emerging, the incident has sparked alarm among parents, education stakeholders, and the general public. Many are questioning the security protocols in place at schools and how such a serious breach was possible. The presence of a deadly weapon in a classroom has reignited discussions on the need for stricter security checks in educational institutions and better monitoring of students’ behavior and mental well-being.
Officials from the school and the Ghana Education Service (GES) have yet to issue a formal statement, but it is anticipated that they will address the situation as investigations progress. Parents of students at ADASS are reportedly anxious, with some demanding immediate action to enhance security and counseling services within the school.
As the case develops, law enforcement and school authorities will be under pressure to provide answers and ensure that such an incident does not happen again. The broader conversation around gun control, youth violence, and school safety in Ghana may also take center stage in the days to come. Meanwhile, thoughts and prayers remain with the injured student and her family as she fights for her life.
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