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Two Girls Injured In Stabbing At High School In Abbotsford, B.C.: Police

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Nov, 2016 05:13 PM

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say they are investigating a stabbing at a high school in Abbotsford, B.C.

The Abbotsford Police Department says two people were hurt in the stabbing.

Suspect is in custody and we are trying to expediate medical treatment for 2 injured parties.
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) November 1, 2016

A police statement says a suspect is in custody.

No details have been released about the nature of the injuries or the identities of those hurt.

APD is on scene at Abbotsford Senior Secondary dealing with a stabbing incident.
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) November 1, 2016

Police say both Abbotsford Senior Secondary School and Abbotsford Junior Secondary School are currently on lock down.

Police say a staging area for parents has been established at the nearby Abbotsford Arts Centre.

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