Café Stella owner accused of firing bullets into walls and ceilings above Silver Lake bar

Café Stella owner accused of firing bullets into walls and ceilings above Silver Lake bar

The owner of Bar Stella was arrested Tuesday morning outside his restaurant after allegedly firing bullets into the walls and ceiling of his apartment above the establishment, authorities said.

Gareth Kantner was arrested around 12:25 a.m. for negligent discharge of a firearm, LAPD Officer David Cuellar told the Times.

Officers arrived at the 3900 block of Sunset Boulevard — home to Bar Stella and other restaurants owned by Kantner — and heard gunshots coming from an apartment above.

When police entered, they saw numerous bullet holes in the walls and ceiling of the residence, according to police.

No one was injured and there were no casualties, Cuellar said.

Kantner, owner of Café Stella, a French bistro, as well as the neighboring Bar Stella, was arrested without incident.