Episode 111 - Near noon on November 6, 2017, reports of multiple shots fired in the parking lot of a busy Abbotsford, B.C. strip mall brought a swarm of Abby PD officers racing toward the scene. The first to arrive  was Cst. John Davidson, 53-years-old, a 24 year veteran of policing and well respected in the city for his kindness, passion for helping the community's youth and dedication to his work. On leaving his vehicle in response to the reported situation, the unsuspecting officer was gunned down; shot from behind in cold blood by Albertan, Oscar Ferdinand Arfmann. who'd been on a crime spree, stealing two cars over three days from local dealerships.

John Davidson was a beloved husband and father to three adult children.

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Sources and further reading:
R. v Arfmann, 2019 BCSC 1618 (CanLII), < (http://canlii.ca/t/j2slm) >
R. v Arfmann, 2020 BCSC 56 (CanLII), < (http://canlii.ca/t/j4tc5) >
R. v Arfmann, 2020 BCSC 110 (CanLII), < (http://canlii.ca/t/j505d) >
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