Abbotsford – Just before 11AM Monday morning September 21, Abbotsford Police received a suspicious call indicating a potential threat of violence at a school in the area of Old Yale Road and McMillan Road. The report prompted an immediate and significant police response to ensure the safety of students, staff, and users of the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.
As a precaution, Yale Secondary School was placed under lockdown. McMillan Elementary School and William A. Fraser Middle School were directed to shelter in place while officers assessed the situation. Safety precautions were also brought in at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.
AbbyPD officers quickly secured each facility and confirmed the safety of all students, staff, and visitors as the incident unfolded. The lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders have since been lifted.
At this time, the incident is being investigated as a suspected swatting call.
AbbyPD takes all reports of threats seriously and responds accordingly to ensure public safety. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
