Abbotsford police shooting death investigated by BC watchdog

On the night of July 26, 2026, Abbotsford police officers responded to the Petro‑Pass truck stop as part of a property‑crime investigation involving a prolific offender. Officers observed two men and attempted to arrest them; when the suspects fled in a Dodge Ram pickup, an officer fired his weapon. The suspect was later found dead inside the truck at a residence in Aldergrove/Langley in the early hours of July 27.

Sgt. Paul Walker, media officer for the Abbotsford Police Department, confirmed the pursuit was called off for public‑safety reasons and that the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia has opened an investigation into the shooting. Police continue to search for the second suspect, and the watchdog has asked anyone with information to come forward.