Malik Abass Obituary: 18-Year-Old Killed in Etobicoke Shooting as Two Toronto Suspects Are Wanted

Malik Abass, 18, of Mississauga, was fatally shot near Rathburn Road and The East Mall in Etobicoke. Toronto police have issued Canada-wide warrants for two suspects.

The family and friends of 18-year-old Malik Abass are mourning his death following a fatal shooting in Etobicoke, Toronto. The young man from Mississauga was shot on Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2026, near Rathburn Road and The East Mall. Despite emergency efforts to save him, he died at the hospital.

A week after the shooting, Toronto police announced that two Toronto residents had been identified as suspects and that Canada-wide arrest warrants had been issued for both.

Malik Abass Killed in Etobicoke Shooting

Toronto police responded to the area of Rathburn Road and The East Mall at approximately 4:27 p.m. on November 7 after receiving a report of a shooting.

Officers arrived and found Abass suffering from gunshot wounds. They performed life-saving measures before paramedics transported him to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

His death was recorded as Toronto’s 33rd homicide of 2026. Police initially reported that the suspects had fled before officers arrived as investigators began working to establish what had happened.

Two Suspects Identified and Canada-Wide Warrants Issued

On November 14, Toronto police identified two individuals wanted in connection with Abass’s death:

• Armani Callender, 19, of Toronto

• Cameron Marlor, 17, of Toronto

Both are wanted under Canada-wide warrants and face four charges:

1. Second-degree murder

2. Attempted murder

3. Possession of a firearm while knowingly not holding a licence

4. Possession of a loaded regulated firearm

Because Marlor is 17, police obtained judicial authorization to publicly identify him. That authorization is scheduled to expire at noon on November 19, 2026. Police also released photographs of both individuals as part of their search.

Police Continue Search for Answers

Investigators have not publicly explained what led to the shooting or established whether the individuals involved knew one another. The circumstances and possible motive remain under investigation.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the whereabouts of either wanted individual is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-7400.

Remembering Malik Abass

Malik Abass was just 18 when his life was taken. His death has left family members, friends, and loved ones facing the pain of losing someone so young.

As the investigation continues, condolences go to everyone grieving his passing. The hope remains that investigators will establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and that those responsible will be brought before the courts.

Disclaimer

The two named individuals are wanted suspects and have been charged, but the allegations have not been proven in court. Both are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The motive, relationship between the individuals, and precise circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been publicly established in the available information. The judicial authorization permitting the public identification of the 17-year-old suspect has a stated expiry date of November 19, 2026, at noon.