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Amritpal Saran dies in Abbotsford shooting

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Jan, 2024 11:00 AM

Police in Abbotsford say a 25-year-old man is dead after a shooting in the city on Saturday. Investigators have identified the victim as 25-year old man Amritpal Saran of Abbotsford.

Abbotsford police say officers were called to a parking lot on South Fraser Way after a report of shots fired where they found a man with serious injuries.

Police say the man died from gunshot wounds after providing first aid, and investigators say the shooting appears targeted, and a vehicle fire was reported soon after the incident

Abbotsford police say the shooting is now being handled by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

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