Fatal shooting in Etobicoke kills Mississauga teen, Toronto's 33rd homicide
Malik Abass, 18, was shot near Rathburn Road and The East Mall on Saturday and died in hospital. Two male suspects in dark clothing fled before police arrived.
Etobicoke shooting claims life of 18-year-old Malik Abass
Toronto police have identified the victim of Saturday's fatal shooting in Etobicoke as Malik Abass, 18, of Mississauga, cbc.ca reports.
Abass was shot in the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall shortly before 4:30 p.m. Officers responded to the scene, where they found a person with gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to hospital, where he later died.
Insp. Jeff Allington told reporters at the scene that two male suspects had fled before officers arrived. "The only description I have in terms of suspects is that they are two male suspects wearing dark clothing," Allington said.
In a news release issued Sunday, police confirmed the suspects had not been located. The killing marks Toronto's 33rd homicide of the year.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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