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Home targeted in Abbotsford shooting

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 05 Dec, 2024 05:18 PM

Police in Abbotsford are looking for a third suspect after a home was shot at this morning.

Investigators say were no injuries reported and it's believed the incident to be targeted.

A statement from the department says suspects fled the scene on Holly Street in a red sedan before officers arrived, and two men were later located and arrested with the help of police dogs.

AbbyPD Officers are on scene in the 2100 block of Holly Street after responding to reports of shots being fired at 7:42 am. Patrol officers have secured the scene and have confirmed that a shooting took place. A heavy police presence will remain in the area for some time this… pic.twitter.com/5skf6LtY4L
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) December 5, 2024

The statement says a third suspect is still at large and police are asking witnesses to come forward

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