Ghanaian man shot dead in Canada

A young Ghanaian man identified as Prince Abdul Malik has died after a shooting incident in Etobicoke, west of Toronto, Canada.

According to CBC News, Toronto police confirmed that a person died following a shooting in the area on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The incident occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Rathburn Road and The East Mall.

Police officers who responded to reports of gunfire found a man suffering from gunshot wounds and administered emergency assistance before transporting him to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

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The victim is believed to have been in his late teens or early twenties.

Meanwhile, police are searching for two male suspects who were reportedly wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident.

The homicide and missing persons unit has taken over the investigation as officers work to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Police are also appealing to residents in the area to provide information, including footage from home security cameras, that could assist with the investigation.

The motive for the shooting and whether the suspects knew the victim have not yet been established.

Malik's death comes 9 days after a Ghanaian teen, Javits Frimpong, was shot and killed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, New York, on October 29, 2026, igniting fresh concerns about the safety of Ghanaian nationals living abroad.

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