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- calendar_today October 31, 2026
Suspect Identified After Bridle Path Home Invasion
Toronto police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a 23-year-old Toronto man identified as a suspect in a violent home invasion that took place earlier this week in the Bridle Path neighbourhood. The investigation was detailed in a news conference on Saturday morning by Insp. Kristy Smith.
Incident Details and Injuries
On Thursday morning, officers responded to reports of a violent home invasion at a residence near Hyde Park Circle and Post Road. Police state that three suspects, armed with handguns and a hammer, stormed the home, demanded valuables, and attacked the four residents: a 75-year-old father, a 64-year-old mother, and their daughters aged 26 and 28.
During the attack, the 23-year-old suspect reportedly sustained a gunshot wound, believed to have been accidentally inflicted by another suspect. He later arrived at a Toronto hospital with the injury, described as a gunshot wound to his right shoulder. Insp. Smith noted, "[The man] was shot in the right shoulder and as such he may be experiencing pain or discomfort in that area and people may look to see him favouring that side of his body."
Family Impact and Recovery
David Morton, CEO of MAC Group, identified himself as the father involved in the incident. In a statement issued Friday, Morton explained that three family members are recovering in hospital after being shot, and that all four were also attacked with a hammer. "No family should ever have to experience this," Morton said, describing his family as traumatized and in the process of recovering from the ordeal.
Suspect Descriptions and Appeal for Information
According to Toronto police, the three suspects are described as men in their 20s, wearing dark clothing and face masks. After the invasion, the suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured SUV. All suspects are considered armed and dangerous, and police urge anyone with information regarding their whereabouts to come forward.
"Anyone with details about the man or his whereabouts are urged to contact police," Insp. Smith emphasized during the news conference. Authorities are particularly concerned that the injured suspect may be seeking medical treatment or exhibiting signs of pain in his right shoulder.
Ongoing Crime Investigation
The investigation into the armed home invasion continues as police seek tips and information from the public. The Bridle Path neighbourhood, typically known for its quiet streets, has been impacted by this serious incident, and law enforcement officials remain committed to finding those responsible.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident or who may have seen suspicious activity in the area is encouraged to contact Toronto police as the crime investigation proceeds.
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Source: cbc.ca.
