18-year-old Mississauga man killed in Etobicoke shooting, Toronto police say

An 18-year-old man from Mississauga died after a shooting in Etobicoke on Saturday afternoon, Toronto police said.

What happened

Toronto police received a call for a shooting in the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Officers found a male victim with gunshot wounds and performed life-saving measures before he was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Victim and investigation

Toronto police identified the victim as Malik Abass of Mississauga. The shooting marks Toronto’s 33rd homicide of 2026, according to police.

Police said they are looking for at least two suspects last seen wearing dark clothing who fled the area before officers arrived. Insp. Jeff Allington said the investigation is in its very early stages and asked anyone with information, including home video camera footage, to contact Toronto police at 416-808-7400.

Why it matters

The death is one of 33 homicides recorded in Toronto in 2026, according to Toronto police. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Sources

• mississauga.com: Etobicoke shooting leaves Mississauga teenager dead
• thestar.com: Young man dead in Etobicoke shooting, 2 suspects sought
• ctvnews.ca: Etobicoke shooting: 1 person dead, 2 suspects wanted
• cp24.com: Police identify 18-year-old killed in Etobicoke shooting
• reddit.com: 1 person dead after shooting in Etobicoke: paramedics : r/CrimeInTheGta

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