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Three masked intruders attack Toronto real estate CEO's family
Three masked intruders broke into a family's home in Toronto's Bridle Path early Thursday and demanded valuables.
The family includes MAC Group chief executive David Morton, his wife and their two daughters.
Morton and his daughters were shot, while his wife was struck with a hammer during a struggle.
All four family members were injured, and two had life-altering injuries, police said.
The suspects fled in a vehicle, and police have not said whether anything was taken.
Police believe the family may have been targeted because they lived in an affluent neighbourhood, and are searching for three suspects believed to be men in their 20s.
Police are seeking the suspects and have promised increased patrols in the area.
Three masked intruders attacked a family during a home invasion in Toronto’s Bridle Path neighbourhood, and police are searching for the suspects.
The father and his two daughters were shot, while the family said all four members were also attacked with a hammer.
Police said the intruders demanded valuables and fled in a vehicle; it is unclear whether they took anything.
Two family members had life-altering injuries, according to police.
Police believe the family was targeted because it lived in an affluent area, though another report said investigators had not determined the motive.
- Who
- Three masked suspects attacked a real estate executive and his family.
- What
- The suspects entered the home, demanded valuables and attacked the family with guns and a hammer. Police are searching for them.
- When
- Thursday morning, around 03:43–03:45 EST.
- Where
- A home on Hyde Park Circle in Toronto’s Bridle Path neighbourhood.
- Why
- Police said they believe the family was targeted because it lived in an affluent area. Investigators said it was uncertain whether anything was taken.
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Police said suspects entered the home through a rear entrance and attacked the family.
David Morton issued a statement saying his family was traumatized and that three members were recovering in hospital.
- Suspects
- Three masked individuals, believed by police to be men in their 20s
- Location
- Hyde Park Circle, Bridle Path, Toronto
- Time
- Around 03:43–03:45 EST on Thursday morning
- Victims
- Four family members; the father and two daughters were shot
- Injuries
- Two family members had life-altering injuries, according to police
- Escape vehicle
- Police said the suspects fled in a vehicle; Fox Business and Daily Mail described it as an SUV
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What people are saying
No family should ever have to experience this.
Typically, in an affluent neighbourhood comes nice things – and there’s always people out there that want to acquire nice things
This violence is not acceptable in our city. People must be safe in their own homes.