Abbotsford Police create condolences email address for slain officer

Abbotsford Police Const. John Davidson died after he was shot on Monday. (Abbotsford Police)

In the wake of the death of Const. John Davidson this week, Abbotsford Police (APD) have set up a special email address for those who want to send their condolences.

Davidson was fatally shot while responding to reports of a stolen vehicle and of someone firing shots in the direction of the general public.

Now, in addition to a GoFundMe campaign, there is a new email address for the public to send their thoughts and condolences to.

Two ways that you can help bring light to the Davidson Family and @AbbyPoliceDept – Go Fund Me link: https://t.co/tqg7bZtsZs and condolence email address: [email protected] pic.twitter.com/UIPfLfQhOR

— Ian MacDonald (@IanMacDonaldAPD) November 9, 2017

Davidson had worked as a police officer for 24 years, beginning his law enforcement career in the UK in 1993, before being hired to the Abbotsford Police in 2006.

According to a release, he worked in the Patrol, Youth Squad and Traffic sections and had recently completed the Tour de Valley Cops for Cancer ride.

A 65-year-old Albertan man, Oscar Arfmann, was apprehended after the shooting and has since been charged with the first-degree murder of Davidson.

Speaking about Richardson’s death on Monday, APD Chief Bob Rich said Davidson is “my hero.”

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