Toronto Police Identify Suspect in CEO Mansion Break-In, Shot by Accomplice
Daijohn Richards, 23, is wanted in connection with the violent robbery where the CEO and his daughters were shot, and his wife was attacked.
Toronto police have identified Daijohn Richards, 23, as a suspect in the violent home invasion and shooting at the Bridle Path residence of MAC Group CEO David Morton. Richards, of Toronto, is wanted in connection with the robbery that occurred early Thursday morning at Morton's $2.1 million home.
Morton, 75, his wife Doriana Zohil-Morton, and their two adult daughters, Maggie and Cristina, were ambushed by masked intruders around 3:45 a.m. The suspects, described as being in their early 20s, entered the second floor of the six-bedroom home, demanding valuables. An altercation ensued, during which Morton and his daughters were shot, and his wife was struck with a hammer.
Authorities believe Richards was accidentally shot in the shoulder by one of the other two alleged robbers during the struggle. He reportedly sought treatment for his wound at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, and hospital staff alerted the authorities. Richards was discharged late Thursday morning. Police stated there had not been sufficient evidence to link him to the crime earlier.
Richards faces multiple charges, including three counts of discharging a firearm with intent, three counts of aggravated assault, robbery with a firearm, assault with a weapon, and breaking and entering. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Morton and one daughter were shot in the leg, while the other daughter sustained a wound under her arm, according to reports. Toronto Police Service Inspector Kristy Smith indicated that two victims suffered “life-altering injuries” and remained hospitalized, while others were treated for non-life-threatening wounds.
David Morton released a statement expressing the trauma of the experience, stating, "No family should ever have to experience this. People should be able to sleep peacefully in their homes without fear of armed individuals breaking in and threatening their lives."
Mayor Olivia Chow urged anyone with information or footage to come forward, emphasizing that "Violence is not acceptable in our city."
The three suspects fled the scene after the attack and remained at large late Saturday.