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Doug Ford praises Vaughan resident who opened fire on intruder

Premier Doug Ford praised the Vaughan homeowner who shot intruders, highlighting calls for bail reform and criticizing federal firearms regulations and judicial protections for criminals.

  • On Tuesday, York Regional Police released doorbell-camera footage showing three men breaking into a Vaughan home, and the occupant, a legal gun owner, fired shots at the suspects.
  • Premier Doug Ford defended the homeowner, saying the Vaughan resident who fired shots at three men urged other legal gun owners to act similarly if threatened, speaking Wednesday.
  • The premier attacked judges and enforcement priorities, arguing resources target law-abiding gun owners rather than repeat offenders released on bail and saying criminals should "rot" in jail.
  • No charges have been laid against the homeowner, and one suspect remains in custody after being taken to a Toronto-area hospital with a gunshot wound.
  • Ford linked the incident to broader policy, criticizing the federal government’s firearms regulation and reiterating his call for stronger bail reforms on Wednesday.
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'Should have shot him a couple more times': Canadian leader triggers woke foes after homeowner opens fire on alleged intruder

'It is irresponsible for the premier to be making comments encouraging violence or celebrating the loss of life.'

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'Should have shot him a couple more times': Doug Ford congratulates Ontario homeowner who shot alleged home invader

Ontario Premier tells media: "They need to be shot. Congratulations for shooting this guy. Should have shot him a couple more times."

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'Should have shot him a couple more times': Ford congratulates person who shot alleged Ontario home invader

Ontario Premier Doug Ford congratulated a homeowner who shot and injured an alleged home invader in Vaughan, Ont., this week, saying intruders "need to be shot."

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‘Should have shot him a couple more times,’ Doug Ford praises Vaughan resident who fired at intruders - NOW Toronto

Doug Ford praises Vaughan resident who fired at intruders and calls for tougher measures against violent criminals.

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‘I’m glad you shot the guy:’ Doug Ford praises Vaughan resident who opened fire on intruder

Premier Doug Ford is congratulating a Vaughan resident who shot an intruder, saying he should have fired more shots at him.

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Doug Ford to resident who shot alleged home invader: ‘Congratulations’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a York Region resident who shot and injured an alleged home invader "should have shot him a couple more times."

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Radio-Canada broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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