Police seek witnesses after shots fired at home on Enderby Street
Abbotsford police are investigating after a home in central Abbotsford was struck by gunfire in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 16, though no one was hurt.
The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) said in a press release Monday that the incident occurred just after 1 a.m. in the 2100 block of Enderby Street. Officers were told the residents were asleep at the time; there were no reported injuries.
“Investigators are working to determine the circumstances and motive behind the shooting, but they do not believe it is connected to extortion-related violence.”
In addition to seeking to establish how and why the shooting happened, investigators are asking the public for help. Police specifically want anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident or who has dash-cam footage from between midnight and 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 to come forward.
- Location: 2100 block of Enderby Street
- Time: just after 1 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 16
- Injuries: none reported
- Police contact: APD at 604-859-5225
Context and community reaction
Incidents involving gunfire are relatively uncommon in Abbotsford neighbourhoods, and police statements emphasizing the absence of links to extortion-related violence aim to reassure residents while the investigation continues. Still, an overnight shooting that damages a private residence can leave neighbours shaken and raises questions about public safety in nearby areas.
Police are gathering forensic evidence and canvassing the area. Anyone with potential video evidence — dash-cam, doorbell camera or security footage — is asked to preserve it and contact the APD. The department’s appeal for witnesses underlines how routine recordings from ordinary drivers or households can prove crucial in investigations.
What investigators are asking the public to do
APD’s request highlights three practical steps residents can take to assist the investigation:
- Check dash-cam and security footage from midnight to 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 for suspicious vehicles or activity in the McMillan Road area and surrounding streets.
- Report any sightings or information to the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.
- Preserve any footage or physical evidence and do not share it publicly if it may compromise an ongoing investigation.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident | Home shot at |
| Date | Sunday, Aug. 16 |
| Time | Just after 1 a.m. |
| Location | 2100 block of Enderby Street |
| Injuries | None reported |
Investigators noted they do not currently suspect a connection to extortion-related violence, a clarification likely intended to prevent alarm about broader organised crime activity. The APD’s careful wording reflects the balance police try to strike between transparency and withholding details that could jeopardize the investigation.
For residents, the incident is a reminder of the value of neighbourhood vigilance and the growing role that consumer cameras play in public-safety work. Small devices mounted on front porches or dashboards increasingly provide leads that once required door-to-door canvassing and labourious forensic work.
Anyone who believes they have relevant information is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225. Information can be provided anonymously through local tip lines as well, and police encourage anyone unsure about the significance of what they saw to report it regardless.
As the investigation continues, police will release further details as appropriate. In the meantime, officers remain in the neighbourhood conducting inquiries and offering reassurance to residents disturbed by the overnight shooting.
