From National Post · National Post staff · · 1m 30s
Toronto CEO's Family Shot in Home Invasion
Toronto CEO David Morton details traumatic home invasion at Bridle Path home, asks for privacy.
In brief
Toronto CEO David Morton details traumatic home invasion at Bridle Path home, asks for privacy. Toronto CEO David Morton's family was shot during a home invasion in Bridle Path, with all four members injured and seeking justice. Originally reported by National Post.
Family Home Invasion
Toronto CEO David Morton confirms three masked individuals forced entry into his Bridle Path home with handguns and a hammer.
“What should have been the safety and security of our own home became a terrifying and life-threatening experience”
Family Injured
Three family members shot and hospitalized; all four members attacked with a hammer, requiring emergency medical care.
Family Statement
Morton expressed gratitude to police, emergency responders, and hospital staff for their quick response and care.
“We are extremely grateful to the Toronto Police Service, emergency responders, paramedics, doctors, nurses and hospital staff who responded so quickly”
Family Concerns
Morton and family deeply concerned about increasing home invasion violence in Toronto, urging safety for all families.
“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”
Police Descriptions
Police describe three suspects: two Black men around 20 years old, one Black man around 20 years old, all wearing dark clothing and face masks.
“The first suspect is described as a Black man, around 20 years old, with a thin build. The second and third suspects were described as men, also around 20 years old”
Police Response
Police warn suspects are armed and dangerous, with increased presence in the area during investigation.
“We recognize how frightening and disturbing an incident like this is... there would be an increased police presence in the area during the investigation”
Mayor's Reaction
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed deep concern for the family, praying for their full recovery.
“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”
Previous Incidents
Earlier in May 2024, a person tried to access Canadian rapper Drake's Bridle Path home, injuring a security guard.
“In May 2024, a person was arrested after trying to gain access to Canadian rapper Drake’s $100-million Bridle Path home”
Family Request
Morton asks media and public to respect family's need for privacy during recovery from traumatic experience.
“At this time, we respectfully ask the media and public to allow our family the privacy and time needed to recover from this traumatic experience”
What it means
Toronto CEO David Morton's family was shot during a home invasion in Bridle Path, with all four members injured and seeking justice.
