Ammy Virk Canada Shooting: Actor’s Bulletproof Convoy Targeted in 7-Shot Attack After Abbotsford Concert – Report
A convoy associated with Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk was targeted in a shooting incident following his concert in Abbotsford, Canada, where suspects inside an SUV fired up to ten shots at a vehicle. Although a bulletproof car in the entourage sustained damage, no injuries were reported.
A vehicle linked to the convoy of Punjabi singer and Bad Newz actor Ammy Virk was targeted in a shooting incident in Abbotsford, British Columbia, shortly after he finished a live concert on the night of September 5. According to local reports, between seven and ten shots were fired at a vehicle travelling as part of the artist's entourage. No injuries were reported, and authorities confirmed that all occupants escaped unharmed. Indian-Origin Woman Navneet Kaur Shot Dead in Targeted Attack in Toronto; Man Arrested.
Details of the Shooting Incident
The incident occurred just after 11:00 PM as the convoy was departing from the Rogers Forum, where Virk had wrapped up his performance. While travelling along the 2500-block of McCallum Road, occupants inside a dark-coloured SUV opened fire on one of the convoy's vehicles.
Reports indicate that the targeted vehicle, identified in several media accounts as a bulletproof Rolls-Royce Cullinan, sustained gunfire to its rear window. Despite the intensity of the attack, the vehicle's armour successfully protected the passengers inside, and no physical injuries were sustained.
Details Released by Abbotsford Police
AbbyPD Investigates Shots Fired at Vehicle
Abbotsford, BC – September 6th, 2026 – Just after 11:00 p.m. on September 5th, 2026, a vehicle was travelling in the 2500 block of McCallum Road when it was shot at by occupants of another vehicle. Preliminary information indicates that… pic.twitter.com/6PQs11pebc
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) September 6, 2026
The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) confirmed that officers responded to reports of shots fired in the McCallum Road area. In a public statement, police noted that preliminary findings suggest the attack was targeted, though authorities have not officially confirmed whether Virk was inside the specific vehicle that took fire.
"Preliminary information indicates that individuals in a dark-coloured SUV fired multiple shots at the victim vehicle," police stated in an official release.
Shortly after the shooting was reported, emergency services were dispatched to the 2400-block of Sunnyside Place, where officers discovered an SUV completely engulfed in flames. The AbbyPD Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation to determine the exact motive behind the shooting and whether the burnt vehicle was the getaway car used by the assailants. Law enforcement has requested that anyone with dashcam footage or information regarding the McCallum Road area around the time of the event to come forward.
Ammy Virk's Father Reacts to Incident Reports
Following widespread media coverage regarding the safety of the artist, Ammy Virk's father, Kuljit Singh, addressed the situation to clear up public concern.
Singh dismissed speculation surrounding his son's safety, reassuring fans that both the singer and his team are completely unharmed. He clarified that the firing was not directed at his son, stating that the gunfire targeted a vehicle associated with the concert's local organisers rather than the singer himself. Kapil Sharma Threatened by Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Again, Shots Fired at Surrey Restaurant in Canada Next to ‘Kap’s Cafe’.
Singh assured that the singer-actor is safe, addressing the rumours surrounding the attack as police continue their investigation into the motive and perpetrators behind the shooting.
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