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The Abbotsford Police Department is updating the media and the public to its on-going investigation of an assault of an Abbotsford Police Officer where shots were fired.
The suspects have been identified as Andrew Edmunds and John Moon. Both Moon and Edmunds have been charged with Theft, Disguise with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence, and Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon. Moon was also charged with Possessing a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. Moon is in police custody but is still in the hospital receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Both Moon and Edmunds have been remanded until September 14th, 2020.
The Abbotsford Police Officer has been released from hospital and is recovering at home.
There is no continued risk to the public. Please note that all aspects and circumstances of this incident are subject of an independent investigation and verification by the IIO BC. For more information about the IIO BC and media updates, you can visit its website at www.iiobc.ca.
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Sgt Judy Bird
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer
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