ABBOTSFORD, BC – The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over a fatal shooting investigation after a man was gunned down in a residential area of west Abbotsford on Friday afternoon. Police have confirmed the incident is a targeted hit linked to the violent B.C. gang conflict.
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Key Investigation Details
- Targeted Attack: The victim was well known to authorities. Sgt. Paul Walker of the Abbotsford Police emphasized that the victim’s history suggests this was an execution related to organized crime rivalries.
- Public Safety: Despite the “brazen” nature of the daylight shooting—occurring near local schools—police believe the public is not at further risk.
- Extortion Link Ruled Out: Investigators clarified that this homicide is not connected to the recent extortion threats targeting South Asian businesses in the Lower Mainland.
Community Impact & Call for Action
The neighborhood remained cordoned off for several hours as forensics teams and IHIT investigators canvassed for video evidence. Police are specifically looking for:
- CCTV or Dashcam footage from the Siskin Drive area recorded between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
- Witness accounts of any suspicious vehicles fleeing the scene at high speeds.
Contact Info: Anyone with information is urged to call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
