Police investigating shots fired at Bollywood actor's Surrey, B.C., café

Police are investigating an incident where shots were fired at a newly opened café in Surrey, owned by Bollywood actor and comedian Kapil Sharma. 

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) said in a statement a number of shots were fired at Kap's Cafe, located in Surrey's Newton neighbourhood on 120th Street, early Thursday morning while staff were inside.

Police said nobody was injured, but the property was damaged. 

Several bullet holes could be seen in the café's windows Thursday, as well as a shattered window. 

The statement says police are investigating connections to other incidents and potential motives. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SPS non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 and quote file number  25-57153 (SP). 

According to the cafe's social media channels, it opened last Thursday, exactly one week ago.  

Residents worried

Surrey residents expressed concerns about the shooting. Maninderdeep Kaur said the incident made her anxious.

"It was a very scary feeling; you don't feel good living in an environment like this," she said."In a city like Surrey, it's very disappointing."

Sharin Whitty said it was a shame the business was targeted.

"We were all excited about this café opening. Kapil is a really prominent artist for our community and our Punjabi community specifically."

She said she wants to hear more from the Canadian government on what's being done to protect residents, but she added she's a proud Surrey resident.

"I think Surrey is a beautiful community; I'm happy to live here and ... I think we need more businesses like this."