An 18-year-old Ghanaian identified as Prince Abdul Malik has been shot dead in Toronto, Canada.
The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, in the Rathburn Road and The East Mall area, prompting a homicide investigation by the Toronto Police Service.
In a statement, the Toronto Police Service 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 initiated life-saving measures.
Police said the suspect or suspects had fled the scene before officers arrived.
The victim was later identified as Malik Abass, 18, of Mississauga, a city in 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 classified the incident as a homicide and commenced investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The police have not disclosed any details about a possible motive or the identity of the suspect or suspects involved.
Investigators are expected to gather evidence and pursue leads that could help establish what happened before and during the shooting.
The circumstances that led to the teenager being shot remain unclear.
The killing has been recorded as Toronto’s 33rd homicide of 2026, according to the Toronto Police Service.
Police have yet to announce any arrests in connection with the shooting.
