NEWS RELEASE
March 31, 2020
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Police respond to reports of shots fired at intersection of Whatcom Road and Old Yale Road
This afternoon at 1:13 pm Abbotsford Police patrol officers responded to the intersection of Whatcom Road and Old Yale Road for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located bullet casings; however, the vehicle(s) and suspects involved in this incident had fled the area.
AbbyPD believes that this is a targeted shooting, but the motive is unknown at this time. Officers are on scene and continue to canvass for witnesses and CCTV. The Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service has been deployed, but no suspects have been located. Abbotsford Police Major Crime detectives have taken conduct of this investigation.
Anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have dashcam footage of this intersection taken between 12:30 pm and 1:20 pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.
AbbyPD file 2020-13137
Sgt Judy Bird Phone (604) 864-4899
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer [email protected]
2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3P5 Fax: (604) 859-2527