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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Teenager arrested after pellet gun shootings in Abbotsford
Police have arrested a teenager suspected of being involved in five pellet gun incidents that left one person with injuries. Police in Abbotsford say they have arrested a teenage suspect in connection with a series of drive-by pellet gun shootings earlier this week. On Wednesday evening, the Abbotsford Police Department received five reports from victims saying a white vehicle approached them, 'followed by either the visible production of a firearm from within the vehicle or the sound of shots being fired in their direction.' One person sustained a minor injury from being struck by pellets, according to police. On Friday evening, police said they had arrested the 17-year-old driver of the suspect vehicle. Police said the teenager's parents are co-operating with the investigation, which is ongoing. 'The Abbotsford Police Department extends its sincere thanks to the public and media for their valuable assistance, which played a key role in the swift apprehension of the suspect,' the update reads.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Police investigating series of pellet gun drive-bys targeting pedestrians in Abbotsford, B.C.
Abbotsford police are investigating a series of pellet gun shootings that they say targeted pedestrians on public roads at random Wednesday night. The Abbotsford Police Department says it received five separate reports of shots fired between 6:20 p.m. and 9:46 p.m. Wednesday, and that one person was injured. In each case, AbbyPD says, victims described the shots coming from a white SUV, occupied by a group of young men. Police say the pellet gun shootings were random and appeared to target pedestrians along public roadways. On Friday, AbbyPD released CCTV footage of the suspect vehicle and images of the suspected driver. They show a person wearing a red shirt driving a white SUV through a parking lot, with the vehicle's window rolled down and the driver pointing a red and white object out the window. 1 person injured Police say victims said they noticed the vehicle approaching them and either saw the weapon or heard it discharging pellets in their direction. One person was struck by pellets and sustained a minor injury, according to AbbyPD. Investigators say the incidents happened at the following locations: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Peardonville Road & Emerson Street. 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Mt. Lehman Road & Sandpiper Drive. 7:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. — 3100 block of Mt. Lehman Road. 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — George Ferguson Way & Gladwin Road. 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. — 32900 block of South Fraser Way. Police say they are working to determine if the incidents are connected. They are asking anyone with information or dash camera footage to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
Police investigating series of pellet gun drive-bys targeting pedestrians in Abbotsford, B.C.
Abbotsford police are investigating a series of pellet gun shootings that they say targeted pedestrians on public roads at random Wednesday night. The Abbotsford Police Department says it received five separate reports of shots fired between 6:20 p.m. and 9:46 p.m. Wednesday, and that one person was injured. In each case, AbbyPD says, victims described the shots coming from a white SUV, occupied by a group of young men. Police say the pellet gun shootings were random and appeared to target pedestrians along public roadways. On Friday, AbbyPD released CCTV footage of the suspect vehicle and images of the suspected driver. They show a person wearing a red shirt driving a white SUV through a parking lot, with the vehicle's window rolled down and the driver pointing a red and white object out the window. 1 person injured Police say victims said they noticed the vehicle approaching them and either saw the weapon or heard it discharging pellets in their direction. One person was struck by pellets and sustained a minor injury, according to AbbyPD. Investigators say the incidents happened at the following locations: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Peardonville Road & Emerson Street. 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Mt. Lehman Road & Sandpiper Drive. 7:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. — 3100 block of Mt. Lehman Road. 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — George Ferguson Way & Gladwin Road. 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. — 32900 block of South Fraser Way. Police say they are working to determine if the incidents are connected.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Abbotsford police warn of string of drive-by pellet gun shootings
The suspect vehicle in a string of drive-by pellet gun shootings is seen in this image handed out by the Abbotsford Police Department. Police in Abbotsford issued a public safety alert warning of what they call a series of concerning random incidents involving young men shooting a pellet or airsoft gun at pedestrians along the road. Between about 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, police said they received reports of five similar drive-by pellet gun shootings. 'In each case, the victims described a white or light-colored SUV—occupied by younger South Asian males—approaching them, followed by either the visible production of a firearm from within the vehicle or the sound of shots being fired in their direction,' the Abbotsford Police Department wrote in a news release Thursday. Police said one victim sustained a minor injury. The department is investigating whether the string of incidents are connected and asked anyone with information or dash camera video to call 604-859-5225. Police are particularly looking for video from the following areas: Peardonville Emerson Street between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Mt. Lehman Road and Sandpiper Drive between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; the 3100 block of Mt. Lehman Road between 7:15 p.m. and 7:46 p.m.; George Ferguson Way and Gladwin Road between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and the 32900 block of South Fraser Way between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
CTV News
13-07-2025
- CTV News
Man arrested after pointing pellet gun at another driver: Winnipeg police
A police cruiser on scene of the homicide investigation on Oct. 2, 2022. A man has been arrested after allegedly pointing a pellet gun at another driver while following him through traffic, according to Winnipeg police. The incident happened just after 2 p.m. Saturday in the 1600 block of Pembina Highway. According to police, the victim was driving north when he realized he was being followed by someone he used to know. The man allegedly pointed a pellet gun at the victim. The victim tried to get away by turning around, but the man continued to follow him before eventually turning onto a side street. Officers later arrested the man at a home on Briarlynn Road. No injuries were reported. A 36-year-old man is facing several charges, including assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon. He remains in custody.
