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By Alyssa Conti

SHOOTING INCIDENT

1 in hospital after targeted overnight shooting in Abbotsford

Sep 7, 2025 | 12:10 PM

ABBOTSFORD — Investigation continues on a targeted incident in Abbotsford that left one in serious condition Sunday morning (Sep. 7).

On Saturday (Sep. 6), at around 10:54 p.m., Abbotsford Police Department patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 3400 block of Nightingale Drive and found evidence of a shooting in a nearby parking lot.

Witnesses said the gunshots were followed by cars “rapidly leaving the area”.

Officers then found a vehicle believed to be connected to the scene in the 29980 block of Downes Road.

“Nearby, a man was found suffering from serious, life-threatening injuries,” said AbbyPD. “He was transported to hospital.”

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The AbbyPD Major Crime Unit has taken charge of the investigation, which remains in its early stages.

Initial findings suggest the incident was a targeted shooting. There is no threat to public safety in the area.

Police closed Mt. Lehman Road between Downes and Blueridge Drive in both directions due to the investigation at around 11:30 a.m.

Anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage from the area of the 3400 block of Nightingale Drive, the Mt. Lehman Road corridor between Blueridge Drive and Downes Road, or along Downes Road between Mt. Lehman Road and Bradner Road, between 10:30 p.m. on September 6th and 12:00 a.m. on September 7th is asked to contact the AbbyPD Major Crime Unit at 604-859-5225.