US: Indian student shot dead during robbery attempt
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An Indian student, who was pursuing his Master's degree in the United States (US), was allegedly shot dead in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday.
According to India Today, the deceased was identified as 24-year-old Saiesh Veera, a native of Andhra Pradesh.
He was reportedly killed during a robbery attempt at the fuel station where he worked.
Meanwhile, the police said a probe was underway.
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Veera succumbed to injuries at hospital
Per local media reports, the Columbus Police received a call at 12:50am local time informing that a worker was shot at a Shell gas station during an attempted robbery.
Veera was immediately taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries at 1:27am local time.
Furthermore, the police released photos of the suspect and asked for help from the general public.
Twitter Post
Check out the Twitter post by Columbus Police
HELP US FIND THIS SUSPECT
— Columbus Division of Police (@ColumbusPolice) April 20, 2023
Homicide detectives are asking for help to identify this person related to a deadly shooting that occurred on April 20, 2023. Saiesh Veera, 24, was shot and killed at a gas station located in the 1000 block of W. Broad St.
Tip? ☎ Call 614-645-4730 pic.twitter.com/25mjNtNzY0