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<\/a>Friends of a York University student killed in an alleged Mississauga home invasion early Friday are shocked by his sudden death.<\/p>\nIbrahim Abukar, 22, was shot dead on Corkstone Glade after allegedly breaking into a home with two other men. Police said a deadly struggle ensued after the intruders were confronted by the homeowner.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m just flabbergasted right now; I\u2019m shocked,” Mohamud Karim, who met Abukar almost 10 years ago in high school, said. “Anybody who meets this guy would say he\u2019s just a kind, welcoming person who\u2019s outgoing.”<\/p>\n
During his off times from studying at York’s Schulich School of Business, friends said Abukar coached youth through the Somali Youth Basketball League, where he spent most of his Saturdays.<\/p>\n
“He would give advice to kids to go to post-secondary school. A real model for the Somali community,” said Karim. “He was warm.”<\/p>\n
The Somali Student Association at York University released a statement Saturday, referring to Abukar as “a beautiful man who\u2019s touched so many in our world.”<\/p>\n
In response to comments on Facebook, a spokesperson for the association said Abukar was at a meeting Thursday night discussing racial profiling and how to rehabilitate prisoners back into society when they\u2019re released.<\/p>\n
Mohamed Ali grew up in the same neighbourhood as Abukar.<\/p>\n
“Flamboyant, charismatic, down-to-earth, understanding. These are the words that come to mind,” he said.<\/p>\n
Karim remembers Abukar giving him advice on his wedding day.<\/p>\n
“He was like just be patient; life is a test. He was actually giving me advice,” Karim said. “He\u2019s way younger than me and I was really humbled. I\u2019m like, this guy is really remarkable.”<\/p>\n
Friends said Abukar was entrepreneurial, and was developing a mobile app.<\/p>\n
Mohamed Hassan also knew Abukar since childhood. He learned of his friend\u2019s death while heading to work Friday.<\/p>\n
“The guy had a bright future,” said Hassan, adding Abukar was supposed to be best man at a wedding next month.<\/p>\n
“Everything good that people want for their kids, he was the perfect example,” said Hassan.<\/p>\n
All three friends said he wasn\u2019t the type for criminal behaviour.<\/p>\n
“He always avoided that crowd,” Hassan said. “He always told the young guys it\u2019s not the way.”<\/p>\n
Peel homicide detectives are investigating Abukar\u2019s death and said Saturday night there were no updates in the case. Mike Vrga, the owner of the home where the shooting took place, received minor injuries in the incident. Police are looking for any witnesses that may be able to provide details on the two suspects who fled the scene.<\/p>\n
With files from Sarah Taguiam<\/p>\n
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