Toronto police name suspect in Bridle Path home invasion

Around 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, Richards and two other masked intruders ambushed Morton, his wife Doriana Zohil-Morton, and their two daughters, Maggie and Cristina, inside their $2.1 million residence. The intruders reportedly demanded valuables, leading to a confrontation.

During the altercation, Morton, his wife, and his daughters sustained injuries. Morton and his daughters were shot, while Zohil-Morton was attacked with a hammer. Two of the victims are hospitalized with “life-altering injuries,” while the others received treatment for less severe wounds.

Police believe Richards sustained a shoulder wound during the struggle and subsequently sought treatment at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. He was discharged later Thursday morning. Authorities initially lacked sufficient evidence to connect Richards to the crime.

Richards faces charges including discharge firearm with intent, aggravated assault, robbery with a firearm, assault with a weapon, and break and enter. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for his arrest.

“It is difficult to put into words the trauma of experiencing something so horrific in the one place where everyone should feel safest: their own home,” David Morton stated. “No family should ever have to experience this.”

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has urged the public to share any relevant information or footage that could assist in the investigation, emphasizing that “Violence is not acceptable in our city.”