CEO, Daughters Shot in Home Invasion at Toronto Mansion
Three masked gunmen stormed the Bridle Path residence early Thursday, demanding valuables and firing upon the family.
MAC Group CEO David Morton and two of his adult daughters were shot during a home invasion at his Toronto mansion early Thursday. Three masked gunmen forced their way into the $2.1 million property around 3:40 a.m., demanding personal valuables.
An altercation ensued after the suspects, armed with firearms and a hammer, entered the home. Morton, 75, and his daughters, Maggie and Cristina Zohil-Morton, were shot. Morton and his wife, Doriana Zohil, who is president of MAC Group, were also struck with a hammer. The family survived the attack, with some sustaining life-altering injuries.
The suspects, believed to be around 20 years old, escaped in a dark SUV before police arrived. Toronto police have launched a manhunt and described the suspects as "armed and dangerous."
Police described the first suspect as a Black man, approximately 20 years old with a thin build. Descriptions for the other two suspects, also around 20, were less specific, with one noted as thin. All three wore dark clothing and face masks.
Toronto Police Inspector Kristy Smith stated that while there is no information to suggest this specific home was targeted, the affluent neighborhood is a place where valuables are sought after. Smith noted an increase in violent home invasions for the purpose of stealing cars, though carjackings themselves have declined.
Morton described the experience as "terrifying and life-threatening," emphasizing that no family should fear for their safety in their own home. He expressed deep concern about the rising violence associated with home invasions in the Toronto area.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow stated she was "deeply troubled" by the incident, acknowledging the fear it has caused. She assured residents of an increased police presence in the affected area.