Gunshots fired into B.C. home of Punjabi music star AP Dhillon
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Police in British Columbia are investigating after gunshots were fired into the home of a rising Punjabi music star early Monday morning.
Police in British Columbia are investigating after gunshots were fired into the home of a rising Punjabi music star early Monday morning.
Videos of the attack, including one apparently taken by the shooter, have been shared widely online showing at least 14 gunshots fired into the Victoria-area home of Indo-Canadian musician AP Dhillon.
Mounties were called to the home at 3346 Ravenwood Rd. in Colwood around 1:15 a.m. for reports of gunfire and two vehicles that had been set on fire.
Dhillon was unharmed in the attack, posting a message on social media later that day saying: "I'm safe. My people are safe. Thank you to everyone who reached out. Your support means everything."
In a statement, the West Shore RCMP detachment said the home was evacuated by police while firefighters extinguished the fires in the driveway.
"Preliminary investigation suggests that this was a targeted event and there is no information to believe that the general public is at any further risk as a result," the police statement said. "The RCMP investigation is ongoing. There are no further details available."
The Times of India newspaper reported the India-based Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the shooting, stating on social media the attack was in response to a music video Dhillon filmed with Bollywood actor Salman Khan, with whom the group reportedly has a long-standing feud.
