An 18-year-old Ghanaian, identified by his family as Prince Abdul Malik, has been shot dead in Toronto, Canada, with police launching investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The shooting occurred on Saturday, November 7, in the Rathburn Road and The East Mall area of Toronto.
According to the Toronto Police Service, officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 4:27 p.m. and found the teenager suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency assistance was provided at the scene before paramedics transported him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police subsequently identified the deceased as Malik Abass, an 18-year-old from Mississauga in the Greater Toronto Area. His family has identified him as Prince Abdul Malik and confirmed that he was Ghanaian.
Investigators say the suspect or suspects had fled before officers arrived at the scene.
The police have yet to disclose a motive for the shooting or announce any arrests as investigations continue to establish what led to the teenager’s death.
The incident has been classified as a homicide, bringing Toronto’s recorded homicide cases for 2026 to 33, according to the police.
Investigations into the killing are ongoing.
