Memorial service for 22-year-old Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi one week after fatal shooting [Video]

Dozens of people filled the stands at the Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex Saturday to mourn the loss of a player who was killed at the south Winnipeg facility one week earlier.

Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi, 22, was shot in the parking lot on July 13 after finishing up the latest round of games in the Canada African Cup of Nations. He was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries.

Winnipeg police said it believes the attack was targeted.

“What brings me a lot of pain and frustration is these young men and young women – they are deciding to change their life … they are seeking belonging, acceptance, community, but to see that someone will commit such an act, it brings a lot of pain to me,” said tournament president Gode Katembo.

Katembo and other community leaders said the tragedy is a sign that more needs to be done to protect Black youth in Winnipeg and across the …