Toronto CEO Recalls ‘Terrifying’ Hammer-Wielding Intruders After Family Hospitalized
Real estate CEO David Morton describes a violent home invasion in Toronto where masked men attacked his family, leaving four hospitalized.
POLICY WIRE — Toronto, Canada — David Morton, chief executive officer of real estate firm The Mac Group, has issued a public statement detailing a traumatic home invasion that left him, his wife, and their two daughters hospitalized.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 29, at the family’s residence in Toronto’s Bridle Path neighborhood.
Morton disclosed that three masked individuals forcibly entered the home while armed with handguns and a hammer.
He described the event as a terrifying and life-threatening ordeal that shattered the sense of safety within their private property.
The Toronto Sun identified Morton’s wife as Doriana Zohil-Morton, who also serves as president of The Mac Group, while their daughters were named Cristina and Maggie.
Toronto Police have not yet publicly confirmed the identities of the victims.
In a statement released on Friday, Oct. 30, and obtained by PEOPLE, Morton revealed that three family members were shot and are currently recovering in the hospital.
He added that all four individuals present were also struck with a hammer, resulting in injuries that required emergency medical attention.
According to the National Post, the father and one of his adult daughters are critically ill, while the wife and the second daughter sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Morton expressed deep trauma over the violence occurring in the one place where people should feel safest.
He emphasized that no family should have to endure such an experience or fear for their lives while sleeping in their own homes.
The CEO extended gratitude to the Toronto Police Service, emergency responders, paramedics, doctors, nurses, and hospital staff for their rapid response and care.
He also thanked extended family, friends, neighbors, and the public for their messages of concern and support during a difficult time.
Morton expressed concern over the rising violence associated with home invasions and the safety of families throughout Toronto.
He stated his hope that the individuals responsible for the attack will be identified, apprehended, and brought to justice.
The CEO encouraged anyone with information to assist the Toronto Police investigation by coming forward.
He respectfully asked the media and public to grant the family privacy and time to recover from the traumatic experience.
Kristy Smith, an inspector with the Toronto Police Service’s Hold Up squad, confirmed in a press conference that officers responded to the scene at approximately 3:44 a.m. on Thursday, according to CP24.
Smith stated that a violent interaction took place during which a demand was made for valuables from within the home.
It remains uncertain whether the suspects escaped with any property.
Police have not yet determined if the residence was specifically targeted or what the precise motive of the suspects was, according to the National Post and CBC.
The investigation into the home invasion is active and ongoing.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
