18-year-old Ghanaian shot in Canada identified as victim of Toronto’s 33rd homicide in 2026
An 18-year-old Ghanaian has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Toronto, Canada, which has been recorded as the city’s 33rd homicide of 2026. The victim, identified by Toronto Police as Malik Abass, was shot in the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall on Saturday, November 7, 2026. He was […]
An 18-year-old Ghanaian named Malik Abass, also known as Prince Abdul Malik, has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Toronto, Canada. This marks Toronto's 33rd homicide of 2026. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the intersection of Rathburn Road and The East Mall. Police responded to a report of a shooting around 4:27 p.m. and discovered the teenager with gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency responders' efforts, Abass succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. His death has been classified as a homicide, contributing to the city's grim tally of victims this year. The Toronto Police Service's Homicide and Missing Persons Unit is leading the investigation. The suspect or suspects had fled the scene before the arrival of the police.
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unknown, and the police are urging witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward. This tragedy has left the family and loved ones of the teenager in deep mourning. Sadly, this incident follows two other tragic shootings of Ghanaian teenagers in the United States, in New York, adding to the growing concern over gun violence affecting young lives.
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