Newly-released video shows Oscar Arfmann during shooting that killed Abbotsford police officer
The only known video of Oscar Arfmann with a gun on the day of Const. John Davidson's death was played in court in June, but was released to the public Friday.
Crime
Jan 24, 2020
Trial to start Monday for Oscar Arfmann, accused killer of Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson
Oscar Arfmann, 65, is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing Davidson in a shootout in November 2017.
Crime
May 26, 2019
Oscar Arfmann guilty of 1st-degree murder in killing of Abbotsford police officer
Oscar Arfmann was charged with first-degree murder for the killing of Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson in 2017.
Crime
Oct 10, 2019
Const. John Davidson memorial draws thousands in Abbotsford
Thousands have gathered in Abbotsford on a rainy Sunday to pay their respects to Const. John Davidson.
Nov 19, 2017
Hundreds pay tribute to Const. John Davidson in Abbotsford
Hundreds braved the rain to pay tribute to the fallen officer.
Canada
Nov 14, 2017
Man accused in death of Const. John Davidson returns to court Tuesday
"The Court has called this matter forward to address administrative matters including possible trial dates."
Jan 15, 2018
B.C. court hears fallen officer’s chilling final radio call during trial of accused killer
"Officer down! Officer down! EHS! Code three! John Davidson's been hit. Shots fired."
May 31, 2019
‘A sleepless night in disbelief’: Murdered AbbyPD officer’s daughter speaks
Const. John Davidson's daughter Fay on Thursday shared the heartbreaking moment she learned of the tragedy.
Aug 16, 2019
Trial begins for man accused of shooting pregnant woman in East Vancouver
The victim's unborn child died in the attack.
Crime
Oct 15, 2019
Abbotsford police officer in critical condition after assault in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson police say it appears the officer was assaulted after approaching a man who was causing a disturbance in the road.
Crime
Jul 19, 2020
Burnaby, B.C. RCMP officer killed on duty was on mental health and homeless outreach team
Const. Shaelyn Yang was fatally stabbed while partnered with a City of Burnaby parks worker and attending a homeless campsite at Broadview Park just before 11 a.m.
Crime
Oct 18, 2022
Alleged murder weapon, bullet fragments presented in day 2 of trial of accused B.C. cop-killer
On day two of the trial of accused cop-killer Oscar Arfmann, the court saw the alleged murder weapon and fragments of the bullet that killed Const. John Davidson.
May 28, 2019
Crown alleges APD Const. John Davidson was shot twice from behind as accused killer’s trial begins
The family of Const. John Davidson was in the front row of the courtroom gallery as the trial of his accused murderer got underway in New Westminster.
Crime
May 27, 2019
Abbotsford police officer killed identified as John Davidson, a 24-year veteran
The Abbotsford police officer who was killed in the line of duty on Monday has been identified by the department.
Nov 7, 2017
Candlelight vigil for Const. John Davidson to be held in Abbotsford on Monday night
A candlelight vigil will be held Monday night in honour of Abbotsford Const. John Davidson, one week after he was killed in the line of duty.
Nov 13, 2017
Tears, hugs and salutes as Abbotsford police, community mourn fallen officer
It has been an emotional 24 hours for Abbotsford police and Const. Ian MacDonald is sharing a glimpse of how the community has come together to mourn a fallen police officer.
Nov 8, 2017
Abbotsford police expand funeral procession for fallen officer
The procession will now start earlier and include additional viewing areas.
Crime
Nov 14, 2017
Abbotsford police officers to ride in 800-km charity bike race to honour Const. John Davidson
The Abbotsford Police Department Cops for Cancer team hopes to raise $24,000 by the time the Tour de Valley launches in September.
Apr 10, 2018
Slain Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson remembered with plaque one year after death
A new memorial plaque has been dedicated at Abbotsford city hall to honour slain officer Constable John Davidson.
Crime
Nov 6, 2018
Defence says Crown proved no motive as trial of accused B.C. cop-killer wraps
No witness actually saw Arfmann pull the trigger, and defence made the case that someone else killed John Davidson with a different weapon.
Aug 2, 2019
