Winnipeg man arrested for targeted shooting and arson in Colwood

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a targeted shooting and arson incident that occurred on September 2nd in Colwood.

West Shore RCMP took 25-year-old Abjeet Kingra from Winnipeg into custody on October 30th. He was located and arrested in Ontario and is scheduled to appear in court on October 31st.

Kingra faces charges of recklessly discharging a firearm into a residence and setting fire to two vehicles in the 3300 block of Ravenwood Road.

Related: Shocking footage shows arson suspect set vehicles ablaze in Colwood (VIDEO)

Following the incident, the home where the shooting was identified as belonging to Punjabi singer AP Dhillon.

Video obtained by Victoria Buzz at the time shows a man deliberately setting two vehicles on fire using an accelerant before firing multiple shots at a house. A vehicle then arrives at the scene moments later, and the suspects quickly jump in before fleeing.

Video, which has not been independently verified, shows shocking footage of an arson suspect setting two vehicles ablaze in Colwood. Shots were also fired at the same location.

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An arrest warrant has also been issued for 23-year-old Vikram Sharma, who was last known to reside in Winnipeg. West Shore RCMP believe Sharma may currently be in India and have issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of discharge of a firearm with intent and arson.

Police do not have a photo of Sharma at this time, though he is described as a South Asian man, 5’9” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

“West Shore RCMP officers have been working diligently through this investigation, which has led to the identification of the suspects involved,” said Superintendent Todd Preston, Officer in Charge of West Shore RCMP.

“We will continue to pursue this investigation and the outstanding suspect until both individuals are located and arrested.”

According to the sources, Godara fired outside the singer’s house in retaliation for Dhillon featuring Salman Khan in a music video. The post also contains death threats directed at the singer and asserts a connection to notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Anyone with information on Vikram Sharma’s whereabouts is urged to contact West Shore RCMP at (250) 474-2264.

As the investigation is ongoing and currently before the courts, West Shore RCMP will not release additional details at this time.