Update- Deceased Male Located in John Mahoney Park

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Release #2 Update:

On June 22, 2020 the Abbotsford Police were called to the parking lot of John Mahoney Park where they investigated the discovery of a deceased male in a vehicle.

The investigation has revealed that the death is not suspicious, and that foul play was not involved. The AbbyPD extends its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

The BC Coroners Service is conducting a parallel investigation to identify the deceased , and to determine how, where and when he died. The Coroners Service has no additional information to share at this time.


Release #1:

Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to the parking lot of John Mahoney Park last night at 7:30 pm for an unresponsive male in the driver seat of a white SUV with out of province license plates. Emergency services confirmed that the male had been deceased for some time.

Major Crime Detectives, Forensic Identification members and the BC Coroner Service are continuing to investigate. The investigation is in early stages and additional information will be available as the investigation progresses.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225 or text 222973 (AbbyPD)

Cst Jody Thomas
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer
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