18-year-old Ghanaian man shot dead in Toronto

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An 18-year-old Ghanaian man has been shot dead in Toronto, Canada, in an incident that has left the Ghanaian community in shock and prompted a police homicide investigation.

The victim, identified by his family as Prince Abdul Malik, was named by the Toronto Police Service as Malik Abass. He was shot in the Etobicoke area of west Toronto on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Police responded to reports of gunfire near Rathburn Road and The East Mall shortly before 4:30 p.m. Officers found Malik suffering from gunshot wounds and administered emergency aid before rushing him to hospital.

Despite efforts to save him, he later died from his injuries. Toronto police have classified the case as the city’s 33rd homicide of 2026.

Malik was an 18-year-old Ghanaian living in Mississauga, Ontario. His family identified him as Prince Abdul Malik, while police officially listed him as Malik Abass.

News of his death has spread quickly among Ghanaian communities in Canada and abroad, with many expressing grief and concern over the safety of young Ghanaians in North America.

The Toronto Police Service’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit is leading the investigation. Officers are appealing to the public for security-camera, dashcam and eyewitness footage from the area.

No motive has been disclosed, and no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested. Some reports suggest police are looking for at least two male suspects dressed in dark clothing, but this has not been officially confirmed.

Malik’s death comes just nine days after the killing of 15-year-old Ghanaian Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong in the Bronx, New York. The two deaths have intensified fears among Ghanaian families abroad about the vulnerability of young people to gun violence.

Community members are calling for greater awareness, stronger community support systems and closer cooperation between Ghanaian families abroad and local authorities.