An 18-year-old Ghanaian, identified by his family as Prince Abdul Malik, has been shot dead in Toronto, Canada.
The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the Rathburn Road and The East Mall area, prompting a homicide investigation by the Toronto Police Service.
In a statement, the police said officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 4:27 p.m. on Saturday.
Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately began life-saving efforts.
Paramedics later transported him to a hospital for emergency medical treatment, but he was pronounced dead despite efforts to save his life.
Police said the suspect or suspects had fled the scene before officers arrived.
The victim was subsequently identified as Malik Abass, 18, of Mississauga, a city within the Greater Toronto Area.
His family identified him as Prince Abdul Malik, a Ghanaian whose death has left relatives and loved ones mourning.
The Toronto Police Service has classified the incident as a homicide and commenced investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police have not disclosed a possible motive or released details about the identity of the suspect or suspects.
Investigators are expected to gather evidence and pursue leads to determine what happened before and during the shooting.
The circumstances leading to the teenager’s death remain unclear, and no arrests have been announced.
The killing has been recorded as Toronto’s 33rd homicide of 2026, according to the police.
