Man found dead after shooting in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD — A spokesperson for the Abbotsford Police Department says a man was found dead at a home on Cardinal Avenue Monday in Abbotsford following a reported shooting.
According to a statement from AbbyPD Sgt. Paul Walker, AbbyPD officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 30400 block of Cardinal Avenue. On arrival, officers contained the scene and concluded the incident was isolated to a single unit within an apartment building. Inside the residence, they found a dead male. A male suspect was located at the scene, arrested, and remains in police custody. There is no ongoing risk to public safety.
The investigation is still in its early stages, and additional resources have been deployed to support efforts in uncovering the full circumstances surrounding this incident. The Abbotsford Police Department’s Major Crime Unit has now transitioned the investigation to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which will be providing further updates as the investigation advances.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the IHIT Infoline at 1-877-551-4448.
