A targeted early-morning shooting struck an Abbotsford home amid an ongoing extortion investigation. No injuries reported as police seek dashcam footage.
Abbotsford Home Struck in Targeted Shooting Linked to Extortion Case
Early-Morning Gunfire
An Abbotsford home was hit by gunfire early Tuesday morning after a targeted shooting linked to an ongoing extortion investigation, according to local police. The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) says officers responded at approximately 3:43 a.m. on Nov. 18 to reports of shots fired in the 2500 block of Janzen Street.
Scene Officers Encountered
When officers arrived, they found two unoccupied vehicles parked in the driveway of the home struck by bullets. Police say the residents were inside and asleep at the time of the shooting. No one was injured.
Police Determining Motive
APD reported the attack was deliberate and connected to an “ongoing extortion investigation.” Authorities did not release further details about the nature of the extortion case but confirmed the residence had been intentionally targeted rather than randomly chosen.
Investigative Steps Underway
Police are now gathering evidence from the scene and reviewing nearby surveillance footage. Officers remain in the neighbourhood to conduct further inquiries as part of the broader investigation into the extortion-related activity.
Call for Witnesses and Footage
Investigators are urging anyone who was in the Janzen Street area between 3:15 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to come forward. Drivers with dashcam recordings or residents with security video that may have captured the incident are asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.
