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By Canadian Press

One hurt in series of pellet gun attacks targeting pedestrians in Abbotsford

Aug 8, 2025 | 8:44 AM

ABBOTSFORD — 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.

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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.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 8, 2025.

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