Colwood-Canadian police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident outside the British Columbia residence of Punjabi singer AP Dhillon, while a second suspect remains at large and is believed to be in India, authorities said.The arrest follows an investigation into a September 20 incident in which gunshots were fired into the singer’s home in the 3300 block of Ravenwood Road in Colwood, located on Victoria Island.
Two vehicles parked near the property were also set on fire during the attack.Dhillon, a rising global Punjabi music star, was not at home during the incident and did not sustain any injuries.
Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old Abjeet Kingra of Winnipeg, who was apprehended in Ontario on October 30.Kingra has been formally charged with “discharge of a firearm with intent and arson,” police confirmed. He is scheduled to appear before an Ontario court today.In an official statement, Canadian authorities noted the continued pursuit of a second suspect in the case, identified as 23-year-old Vikram Sharma.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Sharma, who police suspect may be hiding in India.Though no photograph is available, Sharma is described as a South Asian male, standing 5’9″ tall, with black hair and brown eyes.Authorities are urging anyone with information on Sharma’s whereabouts to contact local law enforcement.“West Shore RCMP officers have been working diligently through this investigation, leading to the identification of the suspects involved,” said Superintendent Todd Preston.
“We will continue to pursue this investigation as well as the outstanding suspect until they have been located and arrested.”The September attack shocked the local community and fans worldwide. A video surfaced following the incident, appearing to capture the shooting from the perspective of the gunman, who fired multiple rounds at Dhillon’s house before setting two vehicles ablaze.