Toronto CEO and His Family Attacked by Masked Intruders in Their Own Home — Police Identify First Suspect in Terrifying Invasion

Three armed men allegedly broke into a wealthy family’s home in the early hours of the morning, demanding valuables before attacking all four occupants with guns and a hammer. The father and his two daughters were shot, while his wife was also struck with a hammer. Days later, police identified one suspect and issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant.

A quiet night at home turned into a terrifying fight for survival when three masked intruders allegedly stormed the Toronto residence of real estate executive David Morton and attacked his family. The violent home invasion happened at approximately 3:44 a.m. on October 29, 2026, in the upscale Bridle Path neighborhood. Morton, 75, his wife Doriana Zohil-Morton, 64, and their two adult daughters, Maggie and Cristina, were inside the property when the men reportedly forced their way through a rear entrance. Armed with handguns and a hammer, the intruders confronted the family and demanded valuables. What followed left all four family members injured and requiring emergency medical treatment.

According to Toronto police, a struggle broke out after the suspects confronted the occupants. Multiple firearms were discharged during the confrontation, leaving David Morton and both of his daughters with gunshot wounds. His wife was also attacked with a hammer. In a statement released after the incident, Morton confirmed that all four members of his family had been struck with the weapon, describing the experience as a terrifying and life-threatening ordeal. Emergency responders transported the entire family to hospital. While some injuries were initially described as non-life-threatening, two family members reportedly suffered life-altering injuries. Police later said they expected all four victims to survive, although the road to recovery could be difficult.

In the days following the attack, Morton spoke publicly about the trauma his family had endured. As CEO of Toronto real estate company The MAC Group, he is accustomed to managing business responsibilities, but the violence inside his own home left him confronting something far more personal. He said the place where his family should have felt safest had become the scene of a terrifying attack. Morton expressed gratitude to police officers, emergency responders, hospital staff, relatives, friends and neighbors who had supported them. He also voiced concern about the growing number of violent home invasions, saying no family should have to fear armed strangers breaking into their home while they sleep.

The investigation took a significant turn on October 31, when Toronto police identified one of the alleged attackers as 23-year-old Daijohn Richards. Authorities issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant, accusing him of multiple offenses, including robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault and discharging a firearm with intent to wound. Investigators believe Richards may have suffered a gunshot wound to his right shoulder during the invasion. Police suspect he was accidentally shot by one of his accomplices. According to investigators, Richards later went to a hospital for treatment, where officers spoke with him but did not have sufficient evidence at that time to arrest him. He was subsequently identified as a suspect, and police are now seeking his arrest.

Two other men believed to have participated in the attack remain unidentified. Police describe all three suspects as men believed to be in their 20s who wore dark clothing and face coverings. They allegedly escaped in a dark-colored SUV after the confrontation. Investigators initially said they had no evidence that the family had been specifically targeted. They later suggested that the suspects may have entered the affluent neighborhood in search of valuables. Authorities have not confirmed whether anything was stolen from the residence, and the exact circumstances that brought the intruders to the property remain under investigation.

The case has also raised wider concerns about violent break-ins across Toronto. Police have reported an increase in home invasions during 2026, prompting calls for greater attention to residential security and public safety. For the Morton family, however, the statistics are secondary to the experience they will have to live with long after the suspects are caught. Their home, once a place of comfort and privacy, became the setting for a violent confrontation that left every member injured. As David Morton and his loved ones continue recovering, investigators are searching for the two remaining suspects and working to establish the full sequence of events. The family is hoping that those responsible will be identified and brought before the courts.

Source: PEOPLE