News Release

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a Homicide investigation.

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 4:27 p.m., police responded to a call for a Shooting in the Rathburn Road and The East Mall area.

It is reported that:

• officers located a male victim who had been shot
• life-saving measures were performed, and the victim was transported to hospital by paramedics
• the victim was pronounced deceased in hospital
• the suspect(s) fled the area prior to police arrival

The victim has been identified as Malik Abass, 18, of Mississauga.

An image of the victim has been released.

This is Toronto's 33rd Homicide of 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400.