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One hurt in series of pellet gun attacks targeting pedestrians in Abbotsford, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 08 Aug, 2025 09:21 AM
  • One hurt in series of pellet gun attacks targeting pedestrians in Abbotsford, B.C.

Police in Abbotsford, B.C., are investigating a series of pellet or airsoft gun attacks targeting pedestrians on public roads.

Investigators say the attacks happened on Wednesday between 6:20 p.m. and 9:46 p.m., when police received five separate calls.

Police say each of the victims described being approached by a light-coloured SUV occupied by "younger South Asian males."

Victims told police there was then the sound of shots being fired or the attackers were seen taking out a firearm inside the vehicle.

Police say one person suffered a minor injury consistent with being struck by pellets.

Investigators have released a video and images of a vehicle suspected to be linked to the attack, and police are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage of the attacks to contact them.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

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