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Police probe fatal stabbing in Abbotsford, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 08 Apr, 2021 04:48 PM

A man has been fatally stabbed in Abbotsford, B.C.

A statement from Abbotsford police says officers were called to an area near the Sumas Way overpass just after 10 p.m. Wednesday.

#AbbyPD responded to reports of a stabbing on Riverside Rd at 10:15 pm- Wed April 07. Patrol officers located a man in a tent w serious injuries. Sadly, the 35-yr-old victim has succumbed to his injuries overnight. AbbyPD detectives & @HomicideTeam continue their investigation. pic.twitter.com/RbVzpGgFea
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) April 8, 2021

A critically injured 35-year-old man was found in a tent and died a short time later in hospital.

Police say the investigation is just beginning but the stabbing appears targeted.

The statement does not offer a motive or say if any suspects have been identified.

Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have taken over the case.

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