(Update 9:30 a.m., Nov. 7th) - The Abbotsford Police Department have confirmed that the officer killed in Monday’s shooting in Abbotsford is Const. John Davidson, a 24-year police veteran.
The Police Department released the following statement:
"Yesterday, the Abbotsford Police Department lost an amazing colleague and friend who died in the line of duty. Our community lost a hero.
John Davidson worked as a police officer for 24 years. He began his law enforcement career in the United Kingdom working for the Northumbria Police from 1993 to 2005. On March 3, 2006, he was hired by the Abbotsford Police Department. He worked in our Patrol, Youth Squad and Traffic Sections. Recently he completed the Tour de Valley Cops for Cancer ride. John was a dedicated police officer who devoted so much of his time to connecting with the community and helping kids."
Cst. John Davidson is survived by his wife and three adult children.
(Original Story)
Abbotsford Police have confirmed that an officer has died following a shooting Monday afternoon in Abbotsford, B.C.
"At 11:35 am the Abbotsford Police Department received a report of a possible stolen vehicle in the parking lot of a shopping complex," read the official statement.
"The caller blocked the suspected stolen vehicle in while awaiting police arrival. A male suspect then began shooting at the caller and others with a shotgun."
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
According to Abbotsford Police, officers engaged in gunfire with the suspect upon arriving on the scene and one officer was badly wounded by the suspect's gunshot.
"An APD officer was shot and injured during this contact with the suspect. The injured APD officer was transported to hospital with very serious injuries," continued the statement.
"The injured APD officer was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after arrival."
My thoughts and prayers are with Chief Rich, the @AbbyPoliceDept and the injured officers. #Abbotsford
— Ed Fast (@HonEdFast) November 6, 2017
The suspect is a male in his sixties from Alberta and was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has been deployed and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is assuming the investigation.
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