Toronto family of real-estate CEO attacked in Bridle Path home invasion
Three masked men broke into a luxury Toronto residence, shooting the homeowner and his daughters and striking the wife with a hammer; the victims are hospitalized and police are investigating a possible robbery motive.
Three masked intruders entered a five-bedroom home in Toronto's Bridle Path neighbourhood around 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, confronting the family of real-estate executive David Morton. The men, armed with handguns and a hammer, fired multiple shots during a struggle, wounding Morton and his two daughters, Maggie Zohil-Morton and Cristina Zohil-Morton, in the legs and arm. Their mother, Doriana Zohil-Morton, who leads the MAC Group, was struck with the hammer.
Toronto Police Service Inspector Kristy Smith said the suspects fled the scene in an SUV and that no clear evidence of theft has been found. "A violent interaction occurred, and a demand was made for valuables from within the home. Whether or not they escaped with anything is uncertain at this point," Smith said. She added that the area’s wealth may have motivated the attack.
Both Morton and one daughter sustained injuries described as life-altering and remain in hospital care. The property, valued at $2.1 million, includes a tennis court, an in-ground pool and private gardens.
Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow said the incident would prompt an increased police presence in the neighbourhood.