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Armed Home Invasion Injures Toronto Business Family

Friday, October 30, 2026
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Several Toronto police SUVs are parked beside a cordoned-off area, with yellow tape visible in the background. A uniformed officer stands between the vehicles, holding a hand near their face; autumn-colored trees line the area.

Summary

Three masked, armed intruders allegedly broke into the Bridle Path home of MAC Group CEO David Morton in Toronto early on October 29, 2026, demanded valuables and attacked the family during a confrontation. Morton and his adult daughters, Maggie and Cristina, were shot, while his wife, Doriana Zohil-Morton, was struck with a hammer. Police said two family members suffered life-altering injuries and remained hospitalized; the others had non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects reportedly fled in an SUV and remain at large. Police describe them as about 20 years old, wearing dark clothing and face coverings, and warn that they are armed and dangerous. Investigators have not confirmed whether anything was stolen or established a motive, though the home’s location in an affluent neighborhood may have made it a target. Mayor Olivia Chow and Morton urged witnesses and anyone with relevant footage or information to contact police.

Key Points

  • Three masked intruders allegedly entered the family’s home, demanded valuables and fired shots during a struggle with the occupants.
  • David Morton and his daughters were shot, and Doriana Zohil-Morton was injured with a hammer; two victims suffered life-altering injuries.
  • The suspects escaped in an SUV and remain at large; police say they are armed and dangerous and are seeking information and footage.
  • Police have not confirmed whether property was taken or identified a motive, while noting the affluent neighborhood could have attracted the attackers.
  • Morton leads the family-owned MAC Group; his wife is its president, and their daughters have business and legal careers.

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Canadian CEO David Morton and daughters shot wife attacked with hammer in Toronto home invasion

A home invasion at the gated Bridle Path residence of MAC Group CEO David Morton left Morton and his two adult daughters with gunshot wounds and his wife, Doriana Zohil-Morton, injured after being struck with a hammer. Toronto police say three masked men entered the five-bedroom home through a back door at about 3:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. The intruders were armed with handguns and a hammer. Morton and his daughters confronted them, and a struggle followed in which the suspects fired several shots and one victim was hit with a hammer. Morton, 75, and one daughter were shot in the leg; the other daughter was shot under her arm, according to the report. Police Inspector Kristy Smith said two family members suffered “life-altering injuries” and remained hospitalized, while two others had non-life-threatening injuries. The article does not specify which relatives had which injury classifications. The suspects fled in an SUV. Police had not confirmed whether anything was taken, though Smith said the attackers demanded valuables. Officials had not announced a motive or released detailed suspect descriptions; Smith said an affluent neighborhood with sought-after property could have motivated the attack. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed concern for the family, urged anyone with information to come forward, and said police security would be increased in the area. The article describes the Mortons’ home as a luxury property valued at $2.1 million, with a tennis court, pool and gardens, and notes that nearby properties are also high-priced. It identifies the MAC Group as a Toronto-based family business with real estate, hospitality and corporate-housing divisions. David Morton oversees the company, while Doriana is its president. Their daughter Cristina founded a Canadian immigration law firm, and Maggie works in several MAC Group departments.
Entities: David Morton, Doriana Zohil-Morton, Maggie Zohil-Morton, Cristina Zohil-Morton, MAC Group • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Canadian CEO speaks out about 'horrific' home invasion after masked men attacked him, daughters and wife

Canadian real-estate executive David Morton, 75, described the trauma of an armed home invasion at his family’s mansion in Toronto’s Bridle Path neighborhood. Police say three masked men entered the residence around 3:40 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2026, went to the second floor, demanded valuables and fired multiple guns during an altercation with the family. Morton and his daughters, Maggie and Cristina Zohil-Morton, were shot; Morton and one daughter were reportedly wounded in the leg, while the other daughter was shot under the arm. His wife, Doriana Zohil-Morton, was struck with a hammer. The family was injured while trying to resist the intruders. Toronto Police Inspector Kristy Smith said two victims suffered “life-altering injuries” and remained hospitalized, while the others had non-life-threatening wounds. The suspects reportedly escaped in an SUV and remain at large. Police described them as three men around 20 years old and warned they are armed and dangerous. The Hold-Up Squad is investigating. In a statement, Morton thanked those who helped the family and said the attack had left them deeply concerned about rising violence connected to home invasions and the safety of Toronto families. He urged anyone with information to assist police. Mayor Olivia Chow also called on witnesses, including people with relevant footage, to come forward, saying violence was unacceptable in the city. Morton is CEO of the family-owned MAC Group, which works in real estate, executive corporate housing, global mobility and Caribbean luxury villas. His wife is the company’s president, and their daughter Maggie is listed as an employee; Cristina runs the immigration law firm Zohil-Morton Law.
Entities: David Morton, Maggie Zohil-Morton, Cristina Zohil-Morton, Doriana Zohil-Morton, Toronto • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Canadian family desperately 'tried to fight off' masked intruders before CEO and daughters shot, wife attacked

A family was attacked during a home invasion at a gated residence in Toronto’s upscale Bridle Path neighborhood early Thursday, according to a report cited by the article. The victims were real estate executive David Morton, his daughters Maggie and Cristina Zohil-Morton, and his wife, Doriana Zohil-Morton. A source told the Toronto Sun that three masked men wearing hoodies and ski masks confronted the family. David and his daughters were shot and struck with a hammer while they tried to resist; Doriana was also injured with a hammer. Toronto Police Service Inspector Kristy Smith said two victims had life-altering injuries and remained in hospital, while the others had non-life-threatening wounds. Police said the intruders entered through a back door and reportedly fled in an SUV. Smith described a violent confrontation and said the suspects demanded valuables, though it was not yet clear whether anything was taken. She suggested the home’s location in an affluent area may have made it a target. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed concern for the family, wished them a full recovery, and asked anyone with information or relevant footage to contact authorities. The article also describes the family’s business ties: MAC Group works in real estate, executive corporate housing, global mobility, and Caribbean luxury villas. David Morton is its CEO, Doriana is its president, and Maggie is listed as an employee. Cristina runs Zohil-Morton Law, an immigration law firm. The article does not identify the suspects or report arrests.
Entities: David Morton, Maggie Zohil-Morton, Cristina Zohil-Morton, Doriana Zohil-Morton, Toronto • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Masked intruders who attacked Canadian family are 'armed and dangerous'

Toronto police are searching for three masked men who allegedly broke into the Bridle Path home of real estate executive David Morton and attacked his family early on Oct. 29, 2026. Police describe the suspects as approximately 20 years old, say they wore dark clothing and face masks, and warn that they are armed and dangerous. One suspect was described as Black and another as thin-built. According to police, the intruders forced their way into the six-bedroom residence, went upstairs, demanded valuables, and fired multiple guns during an altercation with the family. Morton, 75, and his daughters Maggie and Cristina, both in their 20s, were shot while attempting to fight off the attackers. Their mother, Doriana Zohil-Morton, 64, was struck with a hammer, according to a source cited by the Toronto Sun. Two victims suffered life-altering injuries and remained hospitalized; the others had non-life-threatening wounds. The suspects allegedly escaped in an SUV. Police Inspector Kristy Smith said the home’s location in an affluent neighborhood may have made it a target because of the valuables expected there. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed concern, offered support to the family, and urged anyone with information or relevant footage to contact authorities, saying violence was unacceptable in the city. Morton is CEO of the family-owned MAC Group, a business working in real estate, executive corporate housing, global mobility, and Caribbean luxury villas. His wife is the company’s president, and Maggie is listed as an employee. Cristina runs Zohil-Morton Law, an immigration law firm.
Entities: David Morton, Maggie Zohil-Morton, Cristina Zohil-Morton, Doriana Zohil-Morton, Toronto • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform