Targeted shooting in Abbotsford
Posted January 10, 2017 9:18 am.
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ABBOTSFORD (NEWS 1130) – The Abbotsford Police Major Crime Unit has been called in after shots were fired in a residential neighbourhood early yesterday morning.
Police say around 5:30 a.m., officers were called out to the area of Flagman Place and Roundhouse Drive for reports of shots fired. They say a man walked out of his house and was heading towards his truck when he heard the loud revving of a car engine and then a man approached him. Investigators say the person, dressed in dark clothing, started shooting forcing the target to stumble backwards and into his home.
The suspect took off in a waiting vehicle (see image above).
Detectives believe this shooting was targeted and they’re appealing for witnesses and anyone with information about this case to give them a call. You can contact the APD at 604.859.5225, text 222973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477.
