ON Tuesday, April 4 at 12:13 p.m., Abbotsford Police responded to a report of an active shooter at WJ Mouat Secondary School. Every on-duty officer responded to the call, supported by the RCMP, CP Police, the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team, and the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service.

The initial information provided to the police came from a student within the school. School staff were notified, resulting in the school being put on lockdown. Officers immediately entered the school and began a clearing search, ensuring the safety of students and staff.

Investigators believe the original information provided to police was unfounded and that no active shooter was ever present at the school. Abbotsford Police said they can confirm that no suspect was ever seen on the school grounds, nor were any shots fired. Further, no students or staff were harmed in this incident.

Abbotsford Police are continuing this investigation in partnership with the Abbotsford School District to determine how the original information surfaced. All parents of students attending WJ Mouat Secondary will receive further communication from the school directly.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.