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Jan 10, 2022 8:08 PM - Connect News

Shooting in Central Abbotsford leaves one person seriously injured

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Abbotsford Police responded to a fight at a local apartment building within the 33400 block of George Ferguson Way. (Photo - Abbotsford Police/Twitter)

Today, January 10th, at 06:28 am, Abbotsford Police responded to a fight at a local apartment building within the 33400 block of George Ferguson Way. Upon police arrival, a 44-year-old male was located suffering from gunshot wounds. The male was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

AbbyPD Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation with the assistance of Patrol Officers and the Forensic Identification Section. Investigators are in the preliminary stages of this investigation; however, the initial investigation suggests this to be a targeted incident.

Investigators seek witnesses and dashcam footage from those who may have been travelling along George Ferguson Way this morning between the hours of 05:00 am and 07:00 am and ask them to contact the Abbotsford Police Department.

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