ON Friday, October 3 at approximately 2:51 p.m., the Abbotsford Police Department responded to a report of a weapons-related incident at Mill Lake Park. Officers confirmed that a youth had sustained minor injuries after being shot with a BB gun during a disturbance involving several individuals.

Members of Abbotsford Police’s Youth Squad swiftly identified four youths responsible for the assault. Officers seized a Glock-style BB gun and multiple knives at the scene. The injured youth was transported to hospital for treatment with non-life-threatening injuries.

All four youths have since been arrested and collectively face charges including assault with a weapon, assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and breach of a release order.