A man was arrested after a homicide at a hotel in Abbotsford on Thursday (Jan. 15).
Abbotsford Police Department officers responded to a “suspicious circumstance” at a hotel in the 32100 block of Marshall Road at approximately 11:42 a.m.
“Upon arrival, officers secured the scene and confirmed the incident was contained to a room within the hotel. Further evidence was quickly obtained, confirming the incident as a homicide,” the department said in a news release.
The man arrested remains in police custody pending further investigation, per the release.
APD said it was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.
“This incident is not believed to be connected to ongoing extortions,” police said.
The investigation, which is in its early stages, is being transitioned to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). Police said additional resources were deployed to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Those with information are urged to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-4448.