30.10.2026 11:33
In Toronto, Canada, three masked assailants entered a multimillion-dollar mansion, shooting company CEO David Morton and his two daughters while beating his wife with a hammer. It was announced that two people were seriously injured to the extent that they could suffer permanent damage in the bloody raid in which four family members were injured. While it has not yet been determined whether the attackers, who fled in an SUV, stole anything from the house, police have launched a large-scale investigation to catch the suspects.
The luxury mansion on Hyde Park Circle in Bridle Path, one of the wealthiest areas of Toronto, Canada, was the scene of a horrific attack on Thursday, October 29.
In the incident, which occurred at around 03:43 local time, three attackers hiding their faces with masks forced the back door of the house and entered. It was stated that the suspects were armed with handguns and that one of them also carried a hammer.
The attackers, who came face to face with the family of four in the house, demanded that money and valuables be handed over to them.
CEO AND HIS TWO DAUGHTERS WERE SHOT IN A HAIL OF BULLETS It was learned that the person attacked was Mac Group CEO David Morton. Morton's wife Doriana Zohil and their adult daughters Maggie and Cristina Zohil-Morton were also in the house during the incident.
After the attackers demanded valuables, a struggle broke out in the house. During the ensuing struggle, the suspects fired repeatedly.
Businessman David Morton and his two daughters were hit by bullets, while his wife Doriana Zohil was injured by hammer blows.
All four family members were taken to hospital by medical teams arriving at the scene.
Mac Group CEO David Morton TWO PEOPLE'S INJURIES COULD CHANGE THEIR LIVES According to a statement by Toronto police, it was determined that two of the four people injured in the attack suffered serious injuries that could permanently affect their lives.
It was announced that the other two family members had injuries that were not life-threatening.
Police did not disclose which family members were more seriously injured, but reported that two people were still being treated in hospital.
THE ATTACKERS' GETAWAY VEHICLE REVEALED After the attack at the house, three masked suspects fled the scene in an SUV-type vehicle.
Police teams launched a large-scale investigation to identify and capture the attackers.
While no detailed information about the suspects' descriptions was shared, footage from security cameras and dashcams around the house was taken under examination.
INJURED PERSON ARRIVING AT HOSPITAL RAISED SUSPICIONS Another notable development occurred within the scope of the investigation. It was learned that about 30 minutes after the attack at the mansion, a person with a gunshot wound arrived at St. Joseph's Hospital in another part of Toronto.
Police are investigating whether this person is connected to the attack at the mansion.
Authorities stressed that no connection between the two incidents has yet been established.
ATTACKERS DEMANDED VALUABLES IN THE HOME Toronto Police Inspector Kristy Smith confirmed that after entering the house, the attackers asked the family for their valuables.
However, it has not yet been confirmed whether the suspects took money, jewelry, or any other valuables from the mansion.
Police also stated that no vehicle was stolen from the house.
WAS THE FAMILY SPECIFICALLY TARGETED? One of the most important questions that came to mind after the attack was whether businessman David Morton and his family had been selected as targets in advance. Police stated that current findings did not indicate that the family was specifically targeted.
Authorities are focusing on the possibility that the attackers may have acted because of the high-value homes and luxury items in the area.
However, the exact reason for the attack has not yet been determined.
HOME INVASIONS IN TORONTO INCREASED BY 35 PERCENT Bridle Path, where the bloody attack took place, is known as one of Canada's wealthiest residential areas. The area has luxury mansions surrounded by high walls, security cameras, and private security services.
Despite this, there is a serious increase in home invasions across Toronto.
According to police data, 119 home invasions were recorded in the city in 2026. This figure points to a 35 percent increase compared with the same period last year.
Police officials noted that some attacks previously carried out in the street to seize luxury vehicles are beginning to be replaced by raids directly targeting homes.
NEIGHBORS IN SHOCK: WE DID NOT EXPECT ANYTHING LIKE THIS After the incident, neighborhood residents expressed the fear they experienced. Cecil Hawkins, one of the family's neighbors, said that the attack caused great astonishment in the area, noting that the houses generally have good security systems.
Hawkins stated that it was unbelievable for a family to be attacked with guns in their own home.
HARSH REACTION FROM THE MAYOR Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also made a statement after the attack. Chow, who stated that she was deeply saddened by the incident, said that the attack shook not only Bridle Path residents but also people living across Toronto.
Chow emphasized that people should be safe in their own homes and expressed support for police efforts to catch the attackers.
POLICE INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES Toronto police decided to increase the number of patrols in the Bridle Path area after the attack.
The teams conducting the investigation asked neighborhood residents to check footage from doorbell cameras, home security systems, and dashcams.
Efforts to capture the three masked attackers continue, while it is being investigated whether the suspects stole anything from the house and whether the attack was planned.