Independent investigators are being deployed to Abbotsford for a “police-related incident,” after a police officer was reportedly shot on Monday.
IIO investigators are being deployed to Abbotsford for a police-related incident. More details to be provided in due course.
— IIOBC (@iiobc) November 6, 2017
The Independent Investigations Office (IIOBC) investigates “officer-involved incidents that result in death or serious harm.”
Early reports suggest at least one police officer was shot in the incident, which Twitter users say took place in the Mt. Lehman neighbourhood.
Man down in the parking lot. Shots fired by the cops just behind us in traffic at Mt. Lehman. Doesn’t look good. #Abbotsford
— Theresa White (@_terri_white_) November 6, 2017
Police have reportedly blocked traffic in and out of the area as the situation unfolds.
All cars stopped from entering or exiting plaza due to incident #Abbotsford
— Theresa White (@_terri_white_) November 6, 2017
#Abbotsford – Police investigation has Mt. Lehman blocked off both ways just south of Fraser Hwy.^ms
— AM730Traffic (@AM730Traffic) November 6, 2017
A press conference on the incident is scheduled for 3 pm today.
In the meantime, Abbotsford MP Ed Fast expressed his condolences on Twitter to the officers involved in the unfolding situation.
My thoughts and prayers are with Chief Rich, the @AbbyPoliceDept and the injured officers. #Abbotsford
— Ed Fast (@HonEdFast) November 6, 2017
Other police departments took to Twitter to express their support for the Abbotsford Police as well.
Our thoughts are with @AbbyPoliceDept and the officers injured during today’s shooting incident. #AbbyStrong
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) November 6, 2017
@AbbyPoliceDept We’re thinking of you
— Ridge Meadows RCMP (@RidgeRCMP) November 6, 2017
More to come…