Prince Asare, a 31-year-old Ghanaian man, tragically lost his life on September 17, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. He was fatally shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex on the Northeast Side of Columbus. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when Asare got into a vehicle crash with Dennis Mensah, a 29-year-old fellow Ghanaian. The argument that ensued over the crash escalated, leading Mensah to shoot Asare.
Asare was immediately taken to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in
critical condition but was pronounced dead at 8:09 p.m. The suspect, Dennis Mensah, remained at the scene and surrendered to the police. He was arrested and charged with murder. The investigation revealed that this was the 107th homicide in Columbus for that year.
The case drew significant attention due to the circumstances of the road rage incident and the fact that both individuals involved were from the same country. The legal proceedings against Mensah included an arraignment scheduled shortly after his arrest. The community and authorities continued to seek justice for Asare, whose death was a stark reminder of the impact of violence and the importance of conflict resolution.
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