Fraser Valley (Abbotsford Police Department) – AbbyPD is aware of reports circulating on social media alleging that an active shooter is targeting vehicles travelling in both directions on Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Chilliwack, Monday October 19.
AbbyPD can confirm that there is no active shooter incident, and these reports are unfounded.
At approximately 11:43AM Monday October 19, AbbyPD received a report that the front windshield of a commercial vehicle had been struck by what is believed to be a BB or pellet. The caller reported the incident to police an hour and a half after it had occurred. The incident is reported to have occurred in the area of the Number 3 Road exit while the vehicle was travelling eastbound on Highway 1.
AbbyPD Patrol officers are actively investigating the incident and are in the early stages of determining the circumstances surrounding how the damage occurred.
While the investigation remains ongoing, there is currently no information to suggest any active threat to the public.
