The Ghanaian community in Chicago has been hit with a terrible casualty as a member of the community was shot dead on Christmas day.

The deceased who has been identified as Albert Adu Aboagye was reportedly returning from work when he was shot seven times in the chest and head in front of his house in the Chatham neighborhood on south side of Chicago.

His death which has shocked the Ghanaian community in and around Chicago has been confirmed by the Chicago Police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Two males are reported to have walked up and opened fire killing him on the spot.

The shocking news has hit the Ghanaian community in and around Chicago like a tornado, especially members of the SDA Church where he was an active member.

According to members of the SDA Church in Chicago where he worships, the Ghanaian community has lost a very generous man.