Toronto police have identified 23-year-old Daijohn Richards as a suspect in a violent home invasion that left a family of four injured in the Bridle Path neighborhood. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of October 29, involved masked intruders armed with firearms and a hammer.

How the attack unfolded

The incident took place around 3:40 a.m. near the intersection of Post Road and Hyde Park Circle. Investigators report that three suspects forced entry into the home and moved to the second floor to demand personal valuables. A confrontation ensued, resulting in several injuries:

  • Three individuals, including a 75-year-old male and two women aged 26 and 28, sustained gunshot wounds.
  • A 64-year-old female and the elderly male were also struck in the head with a hammer.
  • The suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV.

Police suggest the motive was likely linked to the affluence of the area rather than a specific target. While some victims have been released, they remain in life-altering condition.

Why is the suspect at large?

Richards was not immediately apprehended because he sought medical attention at a hospital for a gunshot wound shortly after the crime. Investigators believe he was "accidentally shot by one of the other suspects" during the struggle inside the residence.

Although police were aware of his presence at the hospital, they waited to establish the legal grounds required for an arrest. Richards left the facility on Friday and is now a fugitive. Authorities warn that he may be favoring his right shoulder due to his injury.

What happens next in the investigation

Two other accomplices remain at large. They are described as being in their 20s and wearing dark clothing, though no further details are available. All three suspects are considered armed and dangerous. Police are urging the public not to approach them and to contact the Hold-Up Squad or 33 Division immediately with any information.

FAQ

Is the suspect known to police?

Richards has been identified and faces a Canada-wide warrant for multiple charges, including robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault.

Are the other two suspects identified?

No, police have not yet identified the other two suspects involved in the home invasion.