Family Seeks Justice After Ghanaian Student Stabbed 17 Times in Alleged Anti-Black Hate Crime

Saskatoon, Canada  – A devastating incident has shaken the community after a 23-year-old Ghanaian student was brutally stabbed 17 times in 30 seconds by a coworker, Troy Leclair, just one week into his new part-time job.

The family of the victim believes that the attack was an anti-Black hate crime and is seeking justice and support.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family, and a report on the incident can be viewed online.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-alfred-nyarko-okyere-support-his-memorial-fund/cl/s?lang=en_CA&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3A42bce293-ddc0-4168-bd1d-64b493bb0314

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for action against anti-Black hate crimes.

Leclair appeared in court via phone on January 29 and has retained a private lawyer. The case has been adjourned.