A heartbreaking scene unfolded in Etobicoke, west of Toronto, Canada, as the mother of 18-year-old Ghanaian Prince Abdul Malik broke down in tears after visiting the exact location where her son was fatally shot.
Family members and friends gathered at the shooting scene on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, as the grieving mother struggled to contain her emotions while mourning the sudden loss of her son. Video from the gathering showed loved ones consoling her as the family continued to seek answers over the teenager’s death.
The teenager, known by his family as Prince Abdul Malik and identified by Toronto Police as Malik Abass, was a resident of Mississauga. He was shot on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall in Etobicoke.
According to the Toronto Police Service, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 4:27 p.m. They found the 18-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds and performed life-saving measures before paramedics rushed him to hospital. He was later pronounced dead.
Police said the suspect or suspects had fled the area before officers arrived. The Homicide and Missing Persons Unit is investigating the killing, which authorities have listed as Toronto’s 33rd homicide of 2026.
The mother of 18-year-old Ghanaian Prince Abdul Malik, who was shot dead in Etobicoke, west of Toronto, Canada, on November 7, 2026, breaks down in tears after visiting the exact spot where her son was fatally shot. https://t.co/nkpaYQH51T
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For Malik’s mother, returning to the place where her teenage son was shot appeared to bring the painful reality of his death into sharper focus. Her emotional reaction has touched many people, particularly members of the Ghanaian community who have expressed sympathy and called for justice.
As investigators work to determine what led to the fatal shooting, Malik’s family is hoping those responsible will be identified and held accountable.
Toronto Police are urging anyone with information about the killing to contact investigators as the search for answers continues.
