One man arrested, one man outstanding in shooting and arson investigation

West Shore

2024-10-31 12:27 PDT

File # 2024-16905

On October 30, 2024, a man was arrested and later charged in connection with recklessly discharging a firearm into a residence as well as setting fire to two vehicles in the 3300 block of Ravenwood Road, Colwood on September 2, 2024.

On that date, police located two vehicles on fire and evidence that multiple shots had been fired at, and into, a residence. An occupant of the residence was evacuated by police and Colwood Fire Department extinguished the vehicle fires.

On October 30, 2024, police arrested 25-year-old Abjeet Kingra of Winnipeg. Abjeet Kingra has been charged with Discharge of a Firearm with Intent and Arson. Abjeet Kingra was arrested in Ontario and will appear in Ontario court today.

An arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Vikram Sharma who is last known to be residing in Winnipeg. Police believe that Vikram Sharma is currently in India.

Vikram Sharma is wanted on an Unendorsed warrant for the following offences:

• Discharge of a Firearm with Intent;
• Arson.

Police do do not have a photo of Vikram Sharma available at this time. 

Vikram Sharma is described as:

• South Asian Male;
• 5’9 (180 cm) tall;
• 200 lbs (90kg);
• Black hair;
• Brown eyes.

Anyone with additional information on the whereabouts of Vikram Sharma is asked to call the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. As this investigation is ongoing and before the courts, no further information will be released at this time.

West Shore RCMP officers have been working diligently through this investigation which has led to the identification of the suspects involved. We will continue to pursue this investigation as well as the outstanding suspect until they have been located and arrested, said Superintendent Todd Preston, Officer in Charge of West Shore RCMP.

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Email: westshore_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: westshore.rcmp-grc.gc.ca (English only)

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