"My brother died as he lived. He was a hero," said Naeem. "He woke up and he did what any father would do: try to protect his family. I don't know what he could have done differently."

At a news conference updating the public on several recent violent crimes in York Region, Insp. Paolo Fiore said three suspects entered the residence through the back door.

"When Farooqi confronted them, he was fatally shot," he said.

Police said the home invasion was targeted for monetary purposes, but Farooqi was not involved in criminal activity in any way.

>Police said the home invasion was targeted for monetary purposes, but Farooqi was not involved in criminal activity in any way.

"I have a saying for the folks that are defending their homes: 'I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by six,'" Ford said at a news conference Tuesday. "And unfortunately, my friend Aleem is going to be carried by six because he's trying to defend his family."

Asked about Ford's comments, MacSween said he had no concerns, but it was not what York police recommend.

"The premier can make his own statement and his own mind up about that," he said. "As it stands, we know the best defence for most people is to comply."

>"The premier can make his own statement and his own mind up about that," he said. "As it stands, we know the best defence for most people is to comply."