Abbotsford Police Respond To Gunshot At Hotel, No Evidence Of Injuries

The Canadian Press, 21 May, 2016 12:24 PM

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Abbotsford police responded to a call reporting a shot fired at a hotel on Saturday morning.

Police say the caller said they believed the shot came from an adjacent suite at the hotel (in the 1800-block of Sumas Way).

Officers responded to the building and guests were evacuated while police investigated.

Police say officers entered the suite where the shot was believed to have been fired, but found nobody inside.

Police say there was no evidence of injuries to anyone at the hotel.

Abbotsford police continue to investigate.

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