Ghanaian teenager killed in Toronto shooting
Toronto police are investigating the homicide of 18-year-old Prince Abdul Malik, identified by authorities as Malik Abass.
An 18-year-old Ghanaian, Prince Abdul Malik, was shot and killed on Saturday, November 7, in Toronto, Canada. Toronto police responded to reports of a shooting in the Rathburn Road and The East Mall neighbourhood around 4:27 pm. Officers found the teenager with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Authorities identified the deceased as Malik Abass, an 18-year-old from Mississauga, who was known to family and friends as Prince Abdul Malik. His family confirmed his Ghanaian background. The suspect or suspects had fled the scene before police arrived, and investigators have not disclosed a motive or made any arrests. This incident brings Toronto’s homicide toll for 2026 to 33.
Investigations into the teenager’s death are ongoing.