Popular Ghanian actor, Chris Attoh’s wife, Bettie Jenifer has been shot dead in the United States of America.
Attoh was the former husband of a Nigerian actor, Damilola Adegbite. He got married to his new wife, Jenifer after divorcing Damilola a few years ago.
nbcwashington.com reports that Jenifer was shot a few minutes after leaving her office in Maryland in the US at the weekend.
Greenbelt Police Department said:” Bettie had left the office in the 6300 blocks of Ivy Lane and was walking to her car when a man armed with a handgun approached her.
“When she tried to run away, the man followed her and fired off multiple rounds, with at least one shot striking her. He then fled in a vehicle. Officers responded about 5:10 p.m. on Friday, May 10, and found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was declared dead at the scene “.
Co-workers said the victim worked at a temporary staffing agency on the first floor.
The man was described as black and having a thin build with black hair.
He was wearing dark clothing and may have been in a blue car.
Currently, the police are searching for the gunman.
Chris Attoh and Bettie Jenifer got married at a ceremony in Accra October 2018.