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IHIT called to Abbotsford after man killed in ‘targeted incident’

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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is looking into what appears to be a targeted hit in a rural area of Abbotsford. Paul Johnson has the latest from near where the body was found – Dec 29, 2017

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been deployed to Abbotsford for what is being described as a targeted killing.

Abbotsford police say crews were called to reports of a possible shooting in the area near Bates Road and Harris Road just before 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Officers arrived to find a single man, already dead, said a police media release.

The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) says it has now handed the case over to homicide investigators.

IHIT’s Cpl. Frank Jang said he could confirm the victim was shot.

The victim has not yet been identified, and so far there’s no information about any possible suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-4448 or contact Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.

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