TORONTO — Grief has gripped the Ghanaian community in Canada and abroad following the tragic killing of an 18-year-old teenager in a daylight shooting in the city’s west end.
The victim, identified by local police as Malik Abass, an 18-year-old resident of Mississauga, was gunned down on Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2026. Family and community members have identified him by his traditional name, Prince Abdul Malik.
According to the Toronto Police Service, officers rushed to the intersection of Rathburn Road and The East Mall in the Etobicoke neighbourhood at approximately 4:27 p.m. following frantic reports of gunfire. First responders located the teenager suffering from critical gunshot wounds and immediately administered emergency life-saving measures. Paramedics then rushed him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators note that the suspect or suspects had already fled the scene prior to police arrival. Homicide detectives have since launched a manhunt, with initial reports indicating that authorities are searching for at least two male suspects seen fleeing the area in dark clothing. A specific motive for the shooting remains unclear as inquiries continue.
The violent episode marks Toronto’s 33rd homicide of the year. The tragedy has also drawn widespread concern from diaspora communities, echoing broader anxieties regarding rising gun violence affecting young expatriates abroad.
The Toronto Police Service’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit is urging anyone with dashcam footage, surveillance recordings, or relevant information regarding the incident to come forward and contact investigators at 416-808-7400 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
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