Toronto family shot in Bridle Path home invasion identified: reports
A Toronto CEO and his family were victims of a violent home invasion involving armed individuals. The family is recovering from injuries sustained during the attack and has called for increased attention to rising home violence.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked public concern regarding safety and the escalation of violent crime in residential areas.
By National Post staff October 30, 2026 at 12:02 p.m. Last Updated: October 30, 2026 at 7:26 p.m. Toronto CEO David Morton has released a statement about the traumatic attack on him, his wife and daughters in their Bridal Path home on Thursday morning, confirming the horrific details and condemning growing violence in the city.
“What should have been the safety and security of our own home became a terrifying and life-threatening experience,” he wrote.
Morton confirmed that three masked individuals forced their way into the family home, armed with handguns and a hammer. Three family members were shot and are recovering in hospital, he said, adding that all four members of the family were also attacked with a hammer, leaving all injured and requiring emergency medical attention.
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