Saskatoon, Canada – A 23-year-old Ghanaian man, identified as Alfred by acquaintances, was tragically killed in a stabbing incident on Monday night in Saskatoon. The attack occurred at a business in the 3900 block of Millar Avenue around 7 p.m.
Emergency responders were called to the scene at 8 p.m., finding the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Alfred was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
A 53-year-old man, apprehended shortly after near 2nd Avenue South and Spadina Crescent East, has been charged with first-degree murder.
According to Maame Pokuah, a Ghanaian resident in Toronto, Alfred, originally from Kumasi-Afrancho, had recently moved to Canada in September 2024. The suspect, a co-worker and friend who often provided Alfred with transportation to work, attacked him during a work break. The attack was reportedly unprovoked, with the suspect stabbing Alfred 17 times before fleeing the scene.
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is investigating the incident. The motive for the attack remains unclear.
The tragedy has shocked the Ghanaian community in Saskatoon and beyond, leaving friends and family mourning the loss of a young life. The SPS urges anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
