4 injured after home invasion, shooting near Toronto's Bridle Path neighbourhood

Toronto police say a father and his two adult daughters were shot during a violent home invasion shooting inside a home near the affluent Bridle Path neighbourhood.

Police say they received reports of three people who were shot inside a residence near Bayview Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East at around 3:43 a.m. 

Police say two parents and two adult children were transported to the hospital, two in life-threatening condition and two with non-life-threatening injuries.

Insp. Kristy Smith from Toronto Police Service says the masked suspects were armed with guns and a hammer and forced their way into the home through the rear door. 

They demanded valuables from the family.

Investigators say three suspects fled in an SUV. No descriptions of the suspects were provided.

Police say there will be an increased police presence in the neighbourhood.

Police say this is an ongoing investigation and 

They are asking anyone with more information to contact the police. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2026.

By Sadeen Mohsen | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.