An 18-year-old Ghanaian man identified by his family as Prince Abdul Malik and officially named by the Toronto Police Service as Malik Abass has been shot and killed in Etobicoke, west of Toronto, Canada.
The fatal shooting occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, adding to growing concerns over gun violence and the safety of young Ghanaians living abroad.
His death comes just nine days after 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, while reportedly heading to school.
In a news release issued on Sunday, November 8, and cited by CBC News, Toronto police identified the deceased as Malik Abass, an 18-year-old resident of Mississauga, Ontario. His killing has been recorded as Toronto’s 33rd homicide of 2026.
Details of Prince Abdul Malik’s Fatal Shooting in Toronto
According to the Toronto Police Service, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Rathburn Road and The East Mall shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Upon arriving at the scene, police found the teenager suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders immediately administered life-saving treatment before paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital. However, he was later pronounced dead.
Inspector Jeff Allington, who addressed journalists at the scene, disclosed that the suspected attackers had fled before police officers arrived.
He said preliminary information indicated that two male suspects, both dressed in dark clothing, were involved in the shooting.
The Toronto Police Service’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit has since taken over the investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.
Although investigators have not disclosed a possible motive, police are appealing to residents and motorists in the area to provide security camera recordings, dashcam footage or any other information that could help identify the suspects.
Mother of Prince Abdul Malik Breaks Down After Son’s Death
The tragic death of the teenager has left his family devastated, with a video circulating online showing his grieving mother crying over the loss of her son.
In the emotional footage, the woman expressed shock and heartbreak, lamenting that she had lost her child unexpectedly.
She was heard saying: “Auntie Serwaa, Prince has died and left me. I have no one. If I had known this would happen, I would have called you to come and take him away.”
Her emotional reaction has drawn attention to the pain experienced by families following violent deaths, particularly when young people lose their lives far away from home.
Second Ghanaian Teenager Killed in North America Within Days
The shooting of Malik Abass comes amid a series of tragic incidents involving young Ghanaians in North America.
His death occurred barely nine days after 15-year-old Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong was shot dead in the Bronx, New York, on October 29, 2026.
Frimpong, a Ghanaian student, was reportedly on his way to school when he was fatally shot. His killing sparked widespread concern among Ghanaians in the United States and renewed calls for stronger measures to address gun violence.
The family of the deceased student has reportedly engaged prominent American civil rights attorney Ben Crump to pursue justice.
The development followed President John Dramani Mahama’s appeal to US authorities to take stronger action against gun violence following the teenager’s death.
Another Ghanaian tragedy in New York involved a Bronx church organist who was reportedly found dead two weeks after being reported missing.
Growing Concerns Over Safety of Ghanaians Abroad
The deaths of the two young Ghanaians in Canada and the United States have renewed concerns about violent crime, gun violence and the safety of Ghanaian nationals living overseas.
As investigations continue into Malik Abass’s killing, attention is focused on efforts by Toronto police to identify the two suspected attackers and establish the motive behind the shooting.
The Ghanaian community and the victim’s family will be hoping for answers as authorities pursue the investigation and work towards bringing those responsible to justice.
Source: newsthemegh.com