The deceased, Prince Abdul Malik.

An 18-year-old Ghanaian has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Toronto, Canada, which has been recorded as the city's 33rd homicide of 2026.

The victim, identified by Toronto Police as Malik Abass, was shot in the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

He was a resident of Mississauga, according to a police statement released on Sunday, November 8. His family identified him as Prince Abdul Malik.

Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 4:27 p.m. and found the teenager with gunshot wounds.

Emergency responders performed life-saving measures before paramedics transported him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

His death has been classified as a homicide, making him Toronto's 33rd homicide victim this year.

Police investigate fatal shooting

The investigation is being handled by the Toronto Police Service's Homicide and Missing Persons Unit.

Police said the suspect or suspects had fled the area before officers arrived.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including what led to the incident, remain unclear.

Investigators are appealing to members of the public who witnessed the shooting or have information that could assist with the investigation to contact the police.

The killing has left family members and loved ones mourning the death of the teenager, whose life was cut short at the age of 18.

This incident comes at a time when two other Ghanaian teenagers have been shot dead in the United States of America, specifically in New York

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