April 24, 2024

Manhunt for suspect near Canada-U-S border

An armed suspect is at large near the Canada/U-S border in Abbotsford.

Police spokesman Constable Ian MacDonald says officers are assisting U-S border guards after shots were fired on the American side.

 “An incident had taken place on the U-S side of the border, between U-S border officials and two suspects, but there was an exchange of gunfire..the initial reports are there were no reported injuries.”
 
MacDonald says one suspect is in custody, while another is on the run.

Abbotsford’s Emergency Response Team and  the police helicopter are on scene in case he moves north.

CKNW Vancouver News

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