The Ghanaian community abroad has been plunged into another wave of grief following reports that a young Ghanaian man, identified as Prince Abdul Malik, has been shot dead in Canada, barely nine days after the tragic killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in New York.
The latest shooting occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Etobicoke, a district west of Toronto, sending shockwaves through sections of the Ghanaian diaspora.
According to Canadian media reports, Toronto police responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Rathburn Road and The East Mall.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a young man suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency assistance was provided before the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Ghanaian media outlets have identified the deceased as Prince Abdul Malik, believed to be in his late teens or early twenties. However, Canadian authorities had not officially confirmed his identity at the time of the initial reports.
A Ghanaian woman living in Canada has recounted how a young Ghanaian man identified as Prince Abdul Malik was shot dead in Etobicoke, west of Toronto, Canada.
According to the woman, the incident occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, around Rathburn Road and The East Mall. Malik was rushed to hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds but was later pronounced dead.
Police are searching for at least two suspects dressed in dark clothing.
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Police have reportedly launched a homicide investigation and are searching for two male suspects believed to have fled the area wearing dark clothing.
The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and investigators have yet to determine whether the victim had any connection to his attackers.
Authorities are appealing to residents with useful information, including surveillance footage, to assist with the ongoing investigation.
The heartbreaking development comes just nine days after 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong was shot and killed while walking to school in the Bronx, New York, on October 29, 2026.
Javits’ death sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice, with the Ghanaian government pledging support for his grieving family.
The latest tragedy has renewed concerns about the safety of young Ghanaians living overseas, particularly following recent violent deaths involving members of the diaspora.
Although the incidents occurred within days of each other, authorities have not established any connection between the shootings.
For the families affected, the devastating losses have turned dreams of a better future abroad into unimaginable heartbreak.
As Toronto police continue their investigation, attention now turns to identifying the suspects and ensuring accountability for the fatal shooting.
