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Man Killed In Targeted Shooting At Abbotsford Bank

The Canadian Press, 19 Oct, 2018 10:24 AM

VANCOUVER — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man is dead after what they believe was a targeted shooting Thursday evening.

A department spokeswoman says in a news release, police responded to reports of shots fired at the CIBC bank in the 32000-block of South Fraser Way about 6:43 p.m..

Sgt. Judy Bird says police found a dead male in the area, and the investigation is in the early stages.

ABBOTSFORD HOMICIDE: #IHIT is in the 32000-block of South Fraser Way tonight after reports of shots fired at 6:43pm and a man was found dead. Appears targeted. Further details & media availability tomorrow. Got info? Call #IHIT
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) October 19, 2018

“Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male,” she said. “We are in the early stages of this investigation; however, the initial indications suggest this appears to be a targeted incident.”

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team tweeted that investigators are on the scene.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the IHIT Tip Line at 1-877-551-4448 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

#AbbyPD Detectives & @HomicideTeam investigating a shooting incident in the 32000 blk of SFW, which has left one man deceased. Early indications suggest this is targeted. Further updates to come from IHIT. Have info: Pls call 1-877-551-4448 Release: https://t.co/bycLgd8GnQ
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) October 19, 2018

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