AbbyPD investigating homicide on Riverside Road

News Release
Official News Release

On Wednesday, April 7th at 10:15 pm, Abbotsford’s emergency services responded to the area of King Road and Riverside Road for a stabbing. 

Upon arrival, Abbotsford Police patrol officers located an unresponsive, seriously injured 35-year-old man in a tent. The man was taken to hospital where he has succumbed to his injuries. 

We are in the early stages of this investigation; however, the initial indications suggest this appears to be a targeted incident.

Abbotsford Police Department patrol officers, Major Crime Detectives, and Forensic Identification Unit remain on scene at this time.  This investigation has now transitioned to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. 

Further information and updates will be provided by the IHIT Media Team. Anyone with information about this incident should call the IHIT Tip Line at 1-877-551-4448.

AbbyPD file 2021-14395

Sgt Judy Bird
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer
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