A youth was killed in a homicide in Abbotsford on Sunday evening (May 25).
The Abbotsford Police Department said two youth suspects have been arrested in connection to a stabbing at Larch Park.
鈥淓arly indications suggest this incident to be targeted and not random,鈥� police said.
According to a news release, officers responded to the stabbing in the 2600 block of Beck Road at 7:36 p.m.
Police say the male youth was found suffering from life-threatening injuries and died despite the immediate efforts of bystanders and first responders.
According to an online post from a family member, the victim was 15 years old.
On scene at Larch Park in , the site of a fatal stabbing last night. One teen is dead and two youths were arrested following the incident. More to come
鈥� Ben Lypka (@BenLypka)
The APD鈥檚 major crime unit launched an investigation and is now handing the case over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).
As of Monday at 9:30 a.m., Larch Park is closed to the public.
Those with information are urged to contact the IHIT Infoline at 1-877-551-4448.
