Armani Callender Wanted: Toronto Police Seek 2 in Homicide

Toronto police are seeking Armani Callender, 19, of Toronto, and a 17-year-old from the city on Canada-wide warrants in a homicide investigation. The warrants follow a Nov. 7 shooting in the Rathburn Road and The East Mall area that left an 18-year-old man dead.

Police said officers responded to a shooting call at approximately 4:27 p.m. and found a male victim who had been shot. Life-saving measures were performed, and paramedics took him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police identified him as Malik Abass, 18, of Mississauga.

According to police, the suspect or suspects had fled the area before officers arrived. Investigators later identified two people, and a Canada-wide warrant was issued for each of them.

Charges and appeal

Police said Callender and the 17-year-old are each charged with the following four offences:

• Second-degree murder
• Attempted murder
• Possession of a firearm while knowingly not holding a licence
• Possession of a loaded regulated firearm

Police said they obtained judicial authorization to identify the young person. The authorization expires at noon on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026.

Police have released images in connection with the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7400. The case number is 2026-2357398.