Police have identified one of three suspects wanted over a “terrifying” home invasion at the residence of a Canadian CEO, saying the man was accidentally shot by one of his accomplices.
Daijohn Richards, 23, of Toronto, is wanted in connection with Thursday’s violent break-in at the $2.1 million home of David Morton in the affluent Bridle Path neighborhood, police said.
Morton, the CEO of MAC Group, was at home with his wife and their two daughters when three masked men reportedly forced their way inside shortly after 3.30am. The suspects were armed with handguns and a hammer.
Morton and his two daughters were shot during the ordeal, while his wife, Doriana Zohil-Morton, was “smashed in the head” with the hammer, according to the Toronto Sun.
All four family members survived, although two suffered what were described as “life-altering injuries.”
On Saturday, the Toronto Police Service identified Richards as one of the three suspects sought in the attack. All three remain at large.
“We know who you are, and we’re actively looking for you. Your world just got smaller,” Inspector Kristy Smith said at a press conference.
Investigators believe Richards was shot in the right shoulder by one of the other suspects as the group terrorized the family and demanded valuables, Smith said.
Daijohn Richards (pictured), 23, of Toronto, was identified by police as one of three suspects wanted over Thursday’s violent home invasion at a Canadian CEO’s residence
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) said Saturday that Richards was one of three suspects linked to the home invasion at MAC Group CEO David Morton’s $2.1 million property in the affluent Bridle Path neighborhood (pictured)
Morton (pictured), CEO of MAC Group, was home with his family when the masked suspects entered shortly after 3.30am, carrying handguns and a hammer
Richards reportedly went to St Joseph’s Health Centre for treatment soon afterward. Hospital staff notified police in accordance with Ontario’s mandatory reporting rules for gunshot wounds.
He was discharged “late Thursday morning,” before police recognized his possible connection to the home invasion later that evening, authorities told CP24 News.
“We conducted a number of interactions with this male prior to him being released from the hospital,” Smith said.
Asked why officers had not arrested Richards while he was receiving treatment, Smith said police had not yet established sufficient grounds connecting him to the crime.
“We don’t just go off of suspicion,” Smith said. She explained that investigators later established the link through forensic work with the Centre for Forensic Science and door-to-door inquiries in the neighborhood.
Addressing Richards directly, she said: “I strongly urge you to get a lawyer, contact a lawyer, and turn yourself in.”
Police confirmed that a Canada-wide warrant had been issued for Richards and urged anyone who knows where he is to contact investigators immediately.
“Investigators believe Daijohn Richards was accidentally shot by one of the other suspects during the struggle inside the victims’ home,” authorities said. “He may show apparent signs of a shoulder injury.”
The suspects confronted Morton, 75, his 64-year-old wife and their two adult daughters, Maggie and Cristina Zohil-Morton, both in their 20s (both pictured)
Morton’s wife, 64-year-old Doriana Zohil-Morton (pictured), was ‘smashed in the head’ with the hammer, the Toronto Sun reported
Investigators believe Richards was accidentally shot in the right shoulder by one of his co-offenders as the group terrorized the family and demanded their valuables, police said
Police also released a photo of Richards, who is wanted on a slew of charges, including four counts of discharging a firearm with intent to wound, four counts of robbery with a firearm and three counts of aggravated assault.
He is also charged with break and enter into a dwelling-house, possessing a prohibited device and disguise with intent.
The manhunt also continues for the two remaining unidentified suspects, with Smith warning the public not to approach them if they are spotted.
The latest developments come just two days after three suspects stormed a multimillion-dollar home on Hyde Park Circle, near Bayview and Lawrence Avenues, at around 3.45am.
They forced their way inside through a rear door, with two carrying guns and the third armed with a hammer, before confronting Morton, 75, his 64-year-old wife and their two adult daughters, Maggie and Cristina Zohil-Morton, both in their 20s.
‘There was a violent interaction. There was a demand made for valuables from within the home – whether or not they escaped with anything is uncertain,’ Smith said, according to The Toronto Sun.
‘An affluent area where people would have things that are sought after would be the motivation for this,’ she added.
Sources told CP24 that the masked intruders made their way to the second floor and entered the victims’ bedrooms, where they fired multiple shots and attacked the 64-year-old woman with a hammer.
Richards sought treatment at St Joseph’s Health Centre shortly afterward, where staff notified police under Ontario’s mandatory reporting rules for gunshot wounds, police said
Morton and one of his daughters were shot in the leg, while his other daughter was struck by a bullet beneath the arm, The Toronto Sun reported
Morton and one of his daughters were shot in the leg, while his other daughter was struck by a bullet beneath the arm, The Toronto Sun reported. The suspects then fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV.
Smith also revealed Saturday that, ‘through the grace of God,’ some of the victims had since been released from hospital, although it remains unclear which family members have been discharged.
She described the attack as involving ‘an appalling level of violence, all for the purpose of acquiring property,’ adding: ‘This was a family asleep in their own home,’ CP24 reported.
Morton told the Daily Mail in an emailed statement Friday afternoon that his family went through a ‘terrifying and life-threatening experience’ while they should have been in the ‘safety and security of [their] own home.’
‘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,’ he added.
‘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.’
The CEO of the Toronto-based real estate services company said his family was ‘deeply concerned about the increasing violence associated with home invasions’ and the safety of families across the city.
Thursday’s attack marked the 119th home invasion reported to Toronto police so far this year, a 32.2 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.
Police revealed on Saturday that, ‘through the grace of God,’ some of the victims had since been released from hospital
In a message to Richards directly, Smith (pictured) said: ‘We know who you are, and we’re actively looking for you. Your world just got smaller’
A Canada-wide warrant had been issued for Richards and urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them immediately
Detectives have yet to establish whether the family was specifically targeted or what motivated the suspects, according to the National Post. Security camera footage from inside the home has since been handed over to police.
Smith said residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
‘This is a very active and ongoing investigation,’ said Smith, adding: ‘I can assure you that we are doing our best to provide information on the three suspects.’
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact the Hold Up Squad on 416-808-7350 or 33 Division on 416-808-3300.
The MAC Group describes itself as a family-owned business operating across real estate, executive corporate housing, global mobility and the luxury villa market in the Caribbean.
Morton heads the company as CEO, with his wife serving as president and daughter Maggie also working there. Their other daughter, Cristina, is the founder of immigration law firm Zohil-Morton Law.