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68-year-old Abbotsford fatal shooting victim identified

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Darshan Sahsi, a 68-year-old businessman, was fatally shot in Abbotsford on Monday morning, prompting an investigation by local homicide detectives. The incident occurred around 9:20 a. m. on Ridgeview Drive, where first responders discovered Sahsi in a vehicle with gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) reported that early indications suggest the shooting was targeted, and no other individuals were harmed. Police are searching for a suspect vehicle and have requested dashcam footage from anyone in the vicinity between 7:00 a. m. and 10:00 a. m.

on the day of the incident. In a separate matter, the Abbotsford Police Department attended another shooting nearby that left a 41-year-old man injured, which authorities confirmed is not related to Sahsi's case. Officers are encouraging anyone with relevant information to reach out to the IHIT information line. This tragic event has raised concerns about local safety and targeted violence in the community.

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