Mother of Ghanaian Teen Prince Abdul Malik Shot Dead in Toronto Breaks Down in Tears

Mother of Ghanaian Teen Prince Abdul Malik Shot Dead in Toronto Breaks Down in Tears

  • Prince Abdul Malik, an 18-year-old Ghanaian resident of Mississauga, was shot and killed in Etobicoke, Toronto, on November 7, 2026
  • His mother broke down in tears as family and friends gathered at the scene on November 10, calling for answers over the circumstances of his death
  • Toronto police have said they are searching for at least two suspects who fled before officers arrived

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The mother of Prince Abdul Malik, an 18-year-old Ghanaian national fatally shot in Etobicoke, Toronto, was overcome with grief as relatives and friends assembled at the site of the shooting to mourn his death and demand justice.

A video captured on November 10, 2026, showed the emotional gathering at the spot where Malik, a resident of Mississauga in the Greater Toronto Area, was killed three days earlier on November 7.

Toronto police officers responded to the area shortly before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the incident, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Malik with gunshot wounds and transported him to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

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The Toronto Police Service has classified his death as a murder. Investigators are searching for at least two suspects who left the scene before officers arrived.

At the memorial gathering, Malik's mother was visibly distraught as those closest to him joined her in calling for clarity on the circumstances surrounding his killing. The community's presence at the scene reflected the depth of loss felt by those who knew him.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Head of Current Affairs and Politics Desk) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.