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Three Suspects Sought in Home Invasion Investigation,
Post Road and Hyde Park Circle area,
UPDATE: One Suspect Identified,
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Case #: 2026-2281703

The Toronto Police Service has identified one suspect wanted in a Home Invasion investigation and is seeking the public’s assistance in locating him and two other suspects who remain outstanding.

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police responded to a call for Shooting in the Post Road and Hyde Park Circle area.

It is reported that:

  • three suspects armed with firearms and a hammer forced entry into a home 
  • once inside, the suspects went to the second floor of the residence
  • the suspects made a demand for personal valuables
  • the suspects got into an altercation with the occupants of the home and multiple firearms were discharged
  • three victims, a 75-year-old male, a 26-year-old female, and a 28-year-old female, sustained gunshot wounds
  • the male as well as a fourth victim, a 64-year-old female, were struck with a hammer  
  • the suspects then fled the area in a dark coloured SUV, prior to police arrival
  • all four occupants were transported to hospital

See previous release.

One of the suspects has been identified as Daijohn Richards, 23, of Toronto. He is wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant on the following charges:

  • four counts of Discharge Firearm with Intent to Wound
  • four counts of Robbery with a Firearm
  • three counts of Aggravated Assault 
  • Break and Enter Commit/Dwelling-House 
  • Possess Prohibited Device
  • Disguise with Intent 

Investigators believe Daijohn Richards was accidentally shot by one of the other suspects during the struggle inside the victims' home. He may show apparent signs of a shoulder injury. 

An image of the suspect has been released. 

No further suspect description is available for the other two outstanding suspects.

All three suspects are considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hold Up Squad at 416-808-7350 or 33 Division at 416-808-3300.


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