Shooting near Toronto’s Bridle Path neighbourhood injures four

As of October 29, 2026, two people are in critical condition and two others were injured after a shooting inside a home near Bridle Path neighbourhood, specifically at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East. The incident occurred around 3:43 a.m., when three masked suspects armed with handguns forced their way into the residence through a rear door, leading to a struggle during which multiple shots were fired. One suspect also carried a hammer but its use remains unclear. Toronto Police Service holdup squad Insp. Kristy Smith stated it is too early to determine if the home was targeted specifically or for what motive, though she mentioned that such incidents could be related to stealing high-end vehicles. No descriptions of the suspects were provided, and police are seeking any additional information from the public.