Toronto, Canada – The Ghanaian community in Canada and across the diaspora is mourning the tragic death of Malik Abass, an 18-year-old Ghanaian popularly known among family and friends as “Prince Abdul Malik” or “Our Prince,” who was fatally shot in Toronto. Toronto Police have classified the incident as a homicide and launched an extensive investigation into the killing.
According to Toronto Police, officers responded to reports of a shooting near Rathburn Road and The East Mall in Etobicoke on November 7, 2026, at approximately 4:27 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Malik suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders performed life-saving measures before he was rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police identified the victim as Malik Abass, 18, of Mississauga, describing him as Toronto’s 33rd homicide victim of 2026. Family members have identified the teenager as Prince Abdul Malik, a Ghanaian youth whose untimely death has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian diaspora community.
Investigators initially reported that the suspects fled the area before police arrived. On November 14, Toronto Police announced that two suspects had been identified and that Canada-wide warrants had been issued in connection with the homicide investigation. Authorities continue to appeal to the public for information that could assist in bringing those responsible to justice. The killing has triggered widespread grief among relatives, friends, and members of the Ghanaian community in Canada, many of whom have taken to social media to express their condolences and demand justice for the young victim.
The tragedy has also renewed concerns about gun violence affecting young people in North American cities. As investigations continue, loved ones remember Malik Abass, affectionately known as “Our Prince,” as a young life cut short far too soon, leaving behind a family and community struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is being urged by Toronto Police to contact investigators.
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