Toronto Police Identify 23-Year-Old Suspect in Terrifying Home Invasion That Left Real Estate CEO and Family Injured — Two Accomplices Still on the Run

Three Masked Intruders Armed with Guns and a Hammer Stormed a Family’s Home in the Early Hours of the Morning. Now, Police Have Identified One Suspect — and Believe He Was Accidentally Shot by His Own Accomplice During the Violent Attack.

A quiet early morning in one of Toronto’s wealthiest neighborhoods turned into a terrifying ordeal when three masked intruders allegedly forced their way into a family home, armed with firearms and a hammer. The October 29 attack left four family members hospitalized, including a 75-year-old man and three women. Now, investigators have identified one of the men allegedly involved in the frightening incident, issuing a Canada-wide arrest warrant as the search for two additional suspects continues.

According to the Toronto Police Service, officers were called to a residence in the area of Post Road and Hyde Park Circle in the affluent Bridle Path neighborhood at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, following reports of a shooting. Investigators say three suspects armed with firearms and a hammer forced their way into the property and made their way to the second floor, where they confronted the occupants and demanded valuables. What followed was a violent confrontation inside the home, during which multiple firearms were discharged. Three victims — a 75-year-old man and two women, aged 26 and 28 — suffered gunshot wounds. The older man and another woman, aged 64, were also struck with a hammer. All four occupants were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.

The suspects reportedly fled before police arrived, escaping in a dark-colored SUV. But investigators soon uncovered a potentially significant clue that could help solve the case. On Saturday, October 31, Toronto police publicly identified one of the suspects as 23-year-old Daijohn Richards of Toronto. According to investigators, Richards may have been wounded during the struggle inside the residence. Police believe one of his own accomplices accidentally shot him during the attack, leaving him with a gunshot wound to his right shoulder. Authorities say he may still show visible signs of the injury, including discomfort or difficulty moving that arm.

In a particularly striking development, investigators revealed that Richards had actually gone to a hospital seeking treatment for his gunshot wound on the same day as the home invasion. Police were made aware of the injured individual and spoke with him while he was receiving medical attention. However, officers did not have sufficient evidence at that time to arrest him. He was subsequently discharged before investigators established the connection between him and the violent incident. Toronto police later explained that recognizing someone as a potential suspect is not the same as having sufficient legal grounds to make an arrest. Once the investigation developed further, authorities identified Richards and issued a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest.

Richards is now wanted on multiple serious charges, including four counts of robbery with a firearm, four counts of discharging a firearm with intent to wound, three counts of aggravated assault, as well as charges related to break and enter, possession of a prohibited device and disguise with intent. Police have also released his photograph as they appeal to the public for assistance in locating him. Meanwhile, the two other alleged accomplices remain unidentified and at large. Authorities believe they may also be in their 20s and have warned that all three suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who encounters the individuals is urged not to approach them and instead contact law enforcement immediately.

The family reportedly targeted in the attack includes David Morton, a 75-year-old real estate executive and CEO of Toronto-based MAC Group, his wife Doriana Zohil-Morton, and their two adult daughters. In a heartbreaking statement released after the incident, Morton described the experience as terrifying and life-threatening, emphasizing that a home should be the one place where a family feels protected. He revealed that three members of his family had suffered gunshot wounds and were recovering in hospital, while all four had sustained injuries requiring emergency medical attention. Although some family members have since been released from hospital, police indicated that two victims had suffered life-altering injuries. All four were expected to survive.

The attack has also raised concerns about the growing number of violent home invasions in Toronto. Police reported that 119 such incidents had been recorded in the city during 2026 by the time of the investigation, representing a significant increase compared with the same period last year. Investigators believe the affluent location of the property may have made it attractive to criminals seeking valuables, although the precise motive has not been established. Authorities have not confirmed whether the family was specifically targeted or whether the intruders selected the residence because of its location.

As the investigation continues, one suspect has been identified, but two alleged accomplices remain missing. Detectives are urging residents and anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity around the Bridle Path neighborhood during the early hours of October 29 to come forward. Security camera recordings, dashcam footage and other information could prove crucial in locating the remaining suspects and establishing exactly what happened inside the home.

For the family, the frightening experience has left lasting physical and emotional consequences. For investigators, the priority now is to locate all three suspects and determine the full circumstances surrounding the attack. What began as an ordinary night for one Toronto family became a violent ordeal inside the very place where they should have felt safest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Toronto Police Hold-Up Squad at 416-808-7350 or 33 Division at 416-808-3300.

Source: PEOPLE