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Suspects charged in the Assault of an Abbotsford Police Officer on Sept 11,2020

Darpan News Desk Abbotsford Police, 15 Sep, 2020 08:49 PM

The Abbotsford Police Department has more on an 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.

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