A 18-year-old man died after being shot near Rathburn Road and The East Mall in Etobicoke on Saturday. Police are investigating the incident. The victim, identified as Malik Abass, was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead.
Authorities confirmed the shooting occurred in the early hours of Saturday. No other casualties were reported. Officers are currently reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. The location is in a residential area of Etobicoke.
This is the second fatal shooting in the area this month. Local officials have expressed concern over the rising rate of gun violence. Police have not yet released details about the suspect or the motive behind the shooting. The case remains under investigation.
