A woman who had been in police custody following the fatal shooting of local construction businessman Steve Ghany was released from detention early yesterday, after the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) ordered her release to allow for continuation of the ongoing investigation.
The fatal confrontation between Ghany and the woman unfolded at the 37-year-old’s Vistabella residence around 8:30 a.m. on the day of the incident. What began as a verbal argument escalated quickly into a physical altercation, during which Ghany — a married father of two who had worked in his family’s long-running construction business for years — allegedly fired shots at the woman from his licensed firearm. None of the rounds struck her, leaving her unharmed.
In the course of the struggle, the woman gained access to a second licensed weapon and fired multiple shots at Ghany, killing him at the scene. When law enforcement arrived, investigators recovered both firearms alongside 11 rounds of ammunition from the property. For four full days following the shooting, the woman remained in custody and cooperated fully with police interviews and investigative procedures.
After senior police officials consulted with the DPP on the case, the top prosecutorial body issued formal guidance that the woman should be released from custody while detectives continue building their case. Her attorney, Prakash Ramadhar, confirmed the release in comments to media this week.
Ramadhar expressed appreciation for the cooperation extended by both investigating officers and the DPP’s office throughout the initial phase of the process. He also noted that the defendant is eager to see the full investigation unfold, with the hope that key lessons can be drawn from the tragic incident as the case moves forward.
According to Ramadhar, his client felt profound relief after regaining her freedom, allowing her to return home to her children and immediate family. “She has thanked the wide community of people who have reached out to offer support to her and her loved ones over the past four days,” Ramadhar said. “She will be pursuing the necessary mental health and support services to help her work through the deep trauma of this entire ordeal moving forward.”