ON Monday, June 23, 2025, at approximately 11:04 a.m., Abbotsford Police patrol officers responded to a report of a man armed with a knife in the 32400-block of Emerald Avenue.

While en route, additional callers reported that the man was entering residential yards, approaching occupied vehicles, and appeared to be in an agitated state.

Upon arrival into the area, officers located the individual, who failed to comply with police commands. Following a brief foot pursuit and during the arrest, less-lethal bean bag rounds were deployed to assist in safely apprehending the individual. He was immediately transported to hospital by police for medical assessment.

No members of the public were injured during the incident.

On June 24, the Abbotsford Police Department notified British Columbia’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of the incident.

The IIO said it was notified about the incident the day after it occurred when Abbotsford Police became aware that the man may have sustained serious harm. The IIO is now investigating.

The IIO is requesting that any witnesses that have not already provided a statement, or who have video footage of the incident, to contact it at its Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc.ca website.