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Abbotsford Police patrol officers were called to a reported stabbing in the 33900 block of McCrimmon Drive at approximately 11:00am, on December 14th.

Police arrived quickly, secured the scene, and determined the incident was contained within a nearby residence. Inside the home, officers located a man with critical injuries. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts by first responders, the victim later died in hospital. A man was taken into custody at the scene.

The investigation remains in its preliminary phase, with additional police resources brought in to help determine exactly what occurred. The Abbotsford Police Department’s Major Crime Unit is handing the case over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which will provide further information as details become available.

Update:Investigators with IHIT carefully reviewed evidence from the crime scene and forensic analysis to reconstruct what happened in the stabbing.

As a result of the investigation, prosecutors approved a manslaughter charge on June 6, 2026, against 36-year-old Jesse Chamberlain-Lohr of Abbotsford in connection with the death of Harvey James Lee-Bernick. Chamberlain-Lohr remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 15, 2026.

Police believe the incident was targeted and involved people who knew each other, indicating that it was not a random attack and that there is no continuing threat to the public.

According to Sgt. Freda Fong, investigators worked extensively to clarify the involvement of several individuals identified early in the case. She noted that the charge marks an important milestone in the investigation and expressed sympathy for Lee-Bernick’s family as the legal process moves forward.