Family identifies Ghanaian teen killed in Toronto shooting as homicide investigation continues

An 18-year-old whose family says he was Ghanaian has died after being shot in Toronto, Canada. The shooting occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall, according to the Toronto Police Service, which has classified the case as a homicide. Police said officers arrived at the scene at about 4:27 pm after receiving reports of a shooting and found the teenager with gunshot wounds. Emergency efforts began immediately, and paramedics took him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities identified the deceased as Malik Abass, an 18-year-old resident of Mississauga in the Greater Toronto Area. His family identified him as Prince Abdul Malik and confirmed his Ghanaian background. According to police, the suspect or suspects had left the area before officers arrived. Investigators have not disclosed a possible motive or announced any arrests, and they are working to establish the events that led to the shooting. Police said the death brings Toronto's homicide toll for 2026 to 33. The investigation into the teenager's death is ongoing.