(Toronto, Canada) – Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says officers initially lacked evidence to arrest a man who attended hospital with a gunshot wound shortly after the October 29 Bridle Path home invasion.

Speaking November 2, Demkiw said investigators had not initially been told an intruder was shot. Police say the patient was later identified as wanted suspect Daijohn Richards. A weekend police statement said investigators recognized a possible connection, but suspicion alone did not provide sufficient grounds for arrest.

The chief defended the investigation. His explanation adds to the public account of the hospital visit; it does not resolve the outstanding allegations.

Earlier identification and active police appeal

(Toronto, Canada) – Toronto police have identified Daijohn Richards, 23, of Toronto, as one of three suspects sought in the October 29 Bridle Path home invasion and released his photograph.

The October 31 update says Richards is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for four counts each of discharging a firearm with intent to wound and robbery with a firearm, three counts of aggravated assault, and break-and-enter, prohibited-device and disguise offences.

Investigators believe he was accidentally shot by another suspect during the struggle and may have visible signs of a shoulder injury. That is a police allegation, not a court finding.

The other two suspects remain unidentified. Police consider all three armed and dangerous. Anyone with information can contact the Hold Up Squad at 416-808-7350 or 33 Division at 416-808-3300.

Police responded at about 3:40 a.m. October 29 in the Post Road and Hyde Park Circle area. Their earlier release said intruders armed with guns and a hammer forced entry, demanded valuables and confronted the occupants.

A 75-year-old man and two women, aged 26 and 28, sustained gunshot wounds. Police said the man and a fourth occupant, a 64-year-old woman, were struck with a hammer. All four were taken to hospital. The suspects fled in a dark SUV.

Sources: Toronto Police, October 31 identification update; Toronto Police, October 30 incident release.

Photograph: Toronto Police Service, released October 31, 2026, in its Bridle Path home-invasion suspect appeal. Capture date unknown.

November 2 update source: CityNews, chief’s November 2 remarks and October 31 police statement.