On the afternoon of Mar. 16, 2026, the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre went into lockdown after the Abbotsford Police (APD) were alerted that there was a man at the hospital carrying a gun.
A thorough search was made by approximately 30 APD officers, where they looked for the suspect on every floor and room at the hospital. Police were able to determine who the suspect was after confirming with witnesses and looking over security footage.
Abbotsford News also reported that the suspect was no longer on the hospital grounds when he was apprehended by the police.
“It was determined that the man had left the hospital in a vehicle … officers located the man at 2:49 p.m. in the area of Simon Avenue and Cruickshank Street, where he was arrested without incident.”
Once the danger was over, the lockdown was officially lifted by 3:15 p.m. that day.
According to Global News, Sergeant Paul Walker of the APD confirmed that there have been no reports of anyone being injured in the incident, and the suspect did not open fire. Global News also reported that the hospital returned to normal operations.
