Family of Alberta suspect in BC police shooting says Oscar Arfmann fought mental illness
The family of an Alberta man charged with the first-degree murder of a British Columbia police officer says the accused had been struggling since losing his wife nearly five years ago. Julia Wong has the details.
Global News at Noon Edmonton
Nov 8, 2017
Court hears final arguments in Oscar Arfmann trial
The trial of Oscar Arfmann, the man accused of killing Abbotsford police Constable John Davidson, is entering its final stages. Neetu Garcha is at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster.
Global News at Noon BC
Aug 1, 2019
Closing arguments wrap up in trial of alleged cop killer
Final arguments wrap up today in the trial for Oscar Arfmann, the man accused of killing an Abbotsford police constable. Neetu Garcha reports.
Global News at Noon BC
Aug 2, 2019
Closing arguments in Oscar Arfmann trial wrap
On the final day of trial, defence lawyers argued Crown failed to prove Oscar Arfmann pulled the trigger that led to Abbotsford Const. John Davidson’s death. Jill Bennett reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Aug 2, 2019
Abbotsford police chief reads statement from Davidson family
Abbotsford Police Chief Mike Serr reads a statement from the family of Constable John Davidson following the sentencing of his killer, Oscar Arfmann.
Crime
Feb 3, 2020
Oscar Arfmann sentenced to life in prison for murdering Abbotsford cop
The Alberta man convicted of the 2017 killing Abbotsford police Constable John Davidson has been sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for 25 years. Jennifer Palma has the breaking news details.
Global News at Noon BC
Feb 3, 2020
Decision expected Thursday in Oscar Arfmann murder trial
Oscar Arfmann is accused of ambushing and killing Abbotsford Police Constable John Davidson in November 2017. Neetu Garcha has the details.
Crime
Oct 10, 2019
Oscar Arfmann’s trial begins in New Westminster courthouse
Oscar Arfmann is accused in the 2017 murder of Abbotsford Const. John Davidson. His trial is expected to last 8 weeks. Sarah MacDonald has more.
Crime
May 27, 2019
Abbotsford shooting suspect makes first court appearance
The man accused of killing Abbotsford police constable John Davidson made a brief appearance in court Tuesday morning. 65-year-old Oscar Arfmann is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the November 6th shootout that led to Davidson’s death. Geoff Hastings was in court for the proceeding and has more.
Global News at Noon BC
Nov 28, 2017
Trial of accused cop-killer hears from witnesses to attack
The trial of Oscar Arfmann, accused of killing Abbotsford Constable John Davidson, heard from two more witnesses to the shooting, including the officer who was the first to ram Arfmann’s vehicle. Rumina Daya reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jun 20, 2019
Several key exhibits entered on day 2 of Oscar Arfmann trial
A witness introduced several key exhibits on day two of the trial of the man accused of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson in 2017. Rumina Daya reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 28, 2019
Guilty verdict in trial of man accused of killing Abbotsford police officer
Oscar Arfmann has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Abbotsford Police Constable John Davidson. Jill Bennett has the details and why the case isn’t over yet.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Oct 10, 2019
Final arguments begin in trial of Oscar Arfmann
The trial is wrapping up against the man is accused of killing Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson in 2017, with both sides presenting their final arguments. Jill Bennett reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Aug 1, 2019
Video evidence shows convicted shooter of Const. John Davidson
Video evidence played during the trial of Oscar Arfmann shows the convicted killer of Const. John Davidson standing with a long gun in an Abbotsford parking lot on the day of his deadly encounter with police.
Crime
Jan 24, 2020
New video of Abbotsford cop killer
New video has been released of Oscar Arfmann, who was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Abbotsford police constable John Davidson. Jordan Armstrong has the details.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jan 24, 2020
Trial begins for man accused of killing Abbotsford police officer
A trial is underway for the man accused of killing Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson in a shootout in 2017. As Rumina Daya reports, Oscar Arfmann pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder.
Global News Hour at 6
May 27, 2019
Trial of man accused of killing Abbotsford police officer hears from man who spoke to accused
The trial of Oscar Arfmann, accused of killing Const. John Davidson, heard from the manager of a car lot who spoke to Arfmann just before the shootout. Rumina Daya reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 29, 2019
Oscar Arfmann guilty of 1st degree murder in killing of Abbotsford police officer
Breaking News: The man accused of shooting an Abbotsford police officer John Davidson in 2017 has been found guilty of first-degree murder.
Global News at Noon BC
Oct 10, 2019
More officers testify against suspect accused of killing Abbotsford constable
At the murder trial for Oscar Arfmann, a police dog handler shared his testimony while an apparent admission from the accused was tossed out by the judge. Rumina Daya reports.
Global News Hour at 6
Jun 21, 2019
Dramatic testimony at trial of man accused of killing Abbotsford police officer
The trial of Oscar Arfmann, accused of killing Const. John Davidson, continued on Monday.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jun 17, 2019