A 55 year-old Abbotsford man has succumbed to his injuries in hospital after being assaulted with a weapon on July 16, 2020. Abbotsford Police Department has previously confirmed that this male was one of their officers.
Nelson Police and Emergency Services responded to a disturbance call on July 16 at 1145 pm, where they found a seriously injured male. The man was taken to hospital in critical condition and has since died.
A 26 year old male was identified and apprehended on scene. The male is facing charges of aggravated assault. This investigation is ongoing and will continue to develop in the coming days and weeks.
We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased officer.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Nelson Police Department at, 250-354-3919.
A link to Abbotsford PD’s previous media release is attached below.
Initial Media Release – July 18, 2020
Nelson Police Department file 20-3531 / Assault
On July 16, 2020 Nelson Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance in the 500 block of Baker Street Nelson, BC.
Nelson Police and Emergency Services arrived in the area and located a seriously injured male who was transported to hospital by BC Ambulance Service.
This investigation is in the preliminary stages. However, it appears that one male was causing a disturbance in the roadway when the victim approached him and a physical altercation ensued. The victim, a 55 year old man from Abbotsford, has sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital in critical condition.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident.
Nelson Police Department General Investigation Section, in consultation with RCMP Major Crimes Unit, are continuing the investigation into this matter.
The Nelson Police Department would like to pass on a sincere thank you to all the first responders, medical staff and civilians who stepped up to assist the injured male and who have assisted Nelson Police Department in the investigation.
The Nelson Police Department is appealing to anyone with information about this incident to call us at 250-354-3919.