27-12 months-Previous Telangana Scholar Shot Useless In US Throughout Suspected Theft

Hyderabad:
Praveen Kumar Gampa, a 27-year-old pupil from Telangana, was shot useless in Wisconsin, in a suspected theft try on Wednesday. His household, again in India, discovered in regards to the homicide after a stranger answered Mr Gampa’s name. Later, they had been knowledgeable by pals and the US authorities.
The capturing reportedly came about close to Mr Gampa’s residence, when unidentified assailants opened hearth.
Mr Gampa’s father, Raghavulu, mentioned he obtained a WhatsApp name from his son on Wednesday morning however missed it. When Raghavulu tried to return the decision, a stranger answered, claiming to have discovered Praveen’s cellphone, which led to rising considerations.
Some pals mentioned that Praveen’s physique was discovered with bullets, his cousin Arun instructed the information company PTI. Some say Praveen was shot useless by unknown assailants at a retailer, however the reason for loss of life was not identified to the household, he mentioned.
The Consulate Basic of India in Chicago expressed condolences over Mr Gampa’s loss of life. “We’re saddened by the premature loss of life of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a Submit-graduate pupil on the College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Consulate is involved with Praveen’s household and the College, serving to them with all doable help. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are along with his household and pals of the departed,” they wrote in a put up on X (previously Twitter).
We’re saddened by the premature loss of life of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a Submit-graduate pupil on the College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Consulate is involved with Praveen’s household and the College, serving to them with all doable help. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are…
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Mr Gampa moved to the US in 2023 to pursue a grasp’s diploma in information science on the College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He was working part-time at a neighborhood retailer when the incident occurred.
The reason for the loss of life is being investigated, and additional particulars are awaited.
Earlier, in December 22-year-old Sai Teja, a pupil from Telangana was shot useless by armed males at a petroleum pump within the US metropolis of Chicago.