Image: CFJC Today file photo / Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener says an individual was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an assault Thursday (June 20) in downtown Chilliwack. The incident reportedly involved a person swinging an axe.  

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Assault in downtown Chilliwack

Victim hospitalized after assault near downtown Chilliwack Canada Post

Jun 21, 2024 | 10:40 AM

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener says an individual was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an assault Thursday (June 20) in downtown Chilliwack.

According to a brief statement released Friday morning, Cpl. Kiener confirmed that the assault involved a weapon. The sole victim was transported to hospital with injuries that were not considered critical.

Cpl. Kiener says she was aware of a report of a person swinging an axe in the area and did not dispute an inquiry into the type of weapon involved.

Police say they’re working to advance the investigation and are hoping to locate the assailant.

No arrests have been made. Police believe the incident is a targeted, isolated incident.

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According to a social media post, the victim reportedly had a head injury near the downtown Canada Post location on Yale Road.