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Home Invasion Targets Toronto Real-Estate CEO David Morton and Family

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Home Invasion of MAC Group CEO David Morton

In the early-morning hours of a Thursday in late October 2026, three masked men forced entry into the gated Hyde Park Circle residence of MAC Group chief executive David Morton. Two intruders carried handguns and a third wielded a hammer. Police reported a struggle after the suspects demanded valuables and that the firearms were discharged multiple times. All four family members—David Morton, his wife Doriana Zohil-Morton, and adult daughters Maggie and Cristina Zohil-Morton—were injured and transported to hospital. Two members sustained “life-altering” injuries while the other two suffered severe but non-life-threatening wounds. The assailants fled the scene in an SUV; police have not released suspect descriptions.

High-flying CEO and his two daughters are shot while wife is struck with hammer by three masked men during terrifying home invasion at multimillion-dollar mansion in posh Toronto neighborhood New York Post

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Background: Rise in Affluent-Neighborhood Home Invasions

Toronto Police Inspector Kristy Smith noted a recent increase in violent home invasions targeting affluent neighborhoods, contrasting this trend with a decline in citywide carjackings. She indicated that such crimes appear motivated by the perceived value of possessions in wealthier areas.

High-flying CEO and his two daughters are shot while wife is struck with hammer by three masked men during terrifying home invasion at multimillion-dollar mansion in posh Toronto neighborhood

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Mac Group CEO David Morton was shot during a home invasion in his Toronto house around 3.45am Thursday morning
Mac Group CEO David Morton was shot during a home invasion in his Toronto house around 3.45am Thursday morningPhoto: mol
Morton's wife, Doriana Zohil, was struck with a hammer, police said
Morton's wife, Doriana Zohil, was struck with a hammer, police saidPhoto: mol
Morton's two adult daughters, Cristina Zohil-Morton (left) and Maggie Zohil-Morton (right), were also shot
Morton's two adult daughters, Cristina Zohil-Morton (left) and Maggie Zohil-Morton (right), were also shotPhoto: mol
Morton's two adult daughters, Cristina Zohil-Morton (left) and Maggie Zohil-Morton (right), were also shot
Morton's two adult daughters, Cristina Zohil-Morton (left) and Maggie Zohil-Morton (right), were also shotPhoto: mol
There was 'a struggle' in the home after the masked men demanded valuables, and 'the suspects fired their guns multiple times,' police said. Officers are pictured at the scene
There was 'a struggle' in the home after the masked men demanded valuables, and 'the suspects fired their guns multiple times,' police said. Officers are pictured at the scenePhoto: mol
Toronto police inspect the scene of the triple shooting home invasion in the Bridle Path neighborhood on Oct. 29, 2026. CBC News
Toronto police inspect the scene of the triple shooting home invasion in the Bridle Path neighborhood on Oct. 29, 2026. CBC NewsPhoto: nypost
MAC Group President Doriana Zohil-Morton sustained injuries when one of the attackers hit her with a hammer. The MAC Group
MAC Group President Doriana Zohil-Morton sustained injuries when one of the attackers hit her with a hammer. The MAC GroupPhoto: nypost
Police said three masked men, two of whom were armed with handguns while the third was armed with a hammer, broke into the family's home
Police said three masked men, two of whom were armed with handguns while the third was armed with a hammer, broke into the family's homePhoto: mol

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Injuries and Immediate Aftermath

  • Weapons used: two handguns, one hammer.
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  • Medical status: all four remain hospitalized; specific injury locations were not disclosed.
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Official Statements & Responses

Mayor Olivia Chow expressed deep concern, offering thoughts and prayers for the family’s recovery and indicating that additional police security would be deployed in the Bridle Path area.

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Verbatim Quotes

  • “A struggle ensued during this altercation in which the suspects fired their guns multiple times and one victim was struck with a hammer,” — Police Inspector Kristy Smith
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  • “An affluent area where people would have things that are sought after would be the motivation for this,” — Police Inspector Kristy Smith
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  • “I am deeply troubled by the violent home invasion early this morning in the Bridle Path neighborhood. My thoughts are with the family and their loved ones, who are going through something no family should ever have to face. I am praying for their full recovery,” — Olivia Chow, Toronto mayor
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