Three masked intruders shot a Toronto real estate executive and his two adult daughters during a violent early-morning home invasion on Hyde Park Circle. The attack in the city’s affluent Bridle Path neighborhood left two victims with life-altering injuries as police launched a manhunt for the suspects.
David Morton, 75, chief executive of the MAC Group, and his family were inside their gated property at approximately 3:45 a.m. on October 29. According to Toronto police, the three suspects forced their way into the residence through a locked rear door while armed with handguns and a hammer. A struggle erupted when the family attempted to fight off the intruders.
David Morton and Family Describe the Attack on Hyde Park Circle
During the confrontation, the gunmen fired their weapons multiple times. Mr. Morton and his two daughters, Maggie and Cristina Zohil-Morton, suffered gunshot wounds. Meanwhile, Doriana Zohil-Morton, the executive’s wife and company president, was struck with a hammer. Two of the family members sustained life-altering injuries, while the others received treatment for non-life-threatening wounds. Mr. Morton was shot in the leg along with one of his daughters, while the other daughter sustained a gunshot wound under her arm.
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Mr. Morton released a statement expressing the profound trauma left by the violent intrusion at their estate, which is valued at $2.1 million and features a tennis court, pool, and private gardens.
It is difficult to put into words the trauma of experiencing something so horrific in the one place where everyone should feel safest: their own home.
David Morton, CEO of MAC Group
No family should ever have to experience this. People should be able to sleep peacefully in their homes without fear of armed individuals breaking in and threatening their lives.
David Morton, CEO of MAC Group
Mrs. Zohil-Morton was the only family member not shot during the raid, and she has since been released from the hospital. The remaining three victims stayed hospitalized for ongoing medical treatment.
Toronto Police Search for Three Suspects as Home Invasions Rise
Inspector Kristy Smith of the Toronto Police Service’s Hold Up squad provided details on the unfolding investigation during a press conference. After the shooting, the trio fled the upscale neighborhood in an SUV. Inspectors noted that while a demand for valuables was made inside the residence, investigators remain uncertain whether the intruders managed to steal any belongings.
She also confirmed that authorities are investigating whether a separate gunshot victim who walked into a local hospital shortly after the incident is connected.
The incident highlights a broader statistical surge across Canada’s largest city. Police statistics show that Toronto recorded 119 home invasions in 2026, marking a 35 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Mayor Olivia Chow and Chief Myron Demkiw Pledge Additional Resources
City leaders responded swiftly to the violence on Hyde Park Circle. Mayor Olivia Chow stated on social media that she was deeply troubled by the incident, calling the violence unacceptable and emphasizing that residents must feel secure in their residences.
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In response to the growing public concern, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw announced that law enforcement would maintain an increased presence in the area. Chief Demkiw stated that officers are relentless in identifying and pursuing those responsible, adding that leadership is dedicating additional resources to address the rising trend of residential break-ins.
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