An Indian-origin man, Pradipkumar Patel, and his daughter were shot dead at a convenience store in Virginia. The police arrested a suspect, George Frazier Devon White, who faces multiple serious charges. The incident has left the local Indian community in mourning as they seek to understand the tragic circumstances surrounding the event.
On Thursday, an Indian-origin man, Pradipkumar Patel, aged 56, and his daughter were tragically shot dead at a convenience store in Accomack County, Virginia. Both were engaged in work at a relative’s store on Lankford Highway when this violent incident occurred, eliciting widespread shock within the local Indian community.
The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office received a dispatch concerning the shooting shortly after 5:30 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies found Mr. Patel unconscious with gunshot wounds. His daughter was also discovered at the scene, having sustained fatal injuries. Mr. Patel was pronounced dead at the location, while his daughter was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
In connection with the shooting, authorities have apprehended a 44-year-old suspect, George Frazier Devon White, who resides in Onancock. He is currently held without bond and faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, as confirmed by Sheriff W Todd Wessells. However, the police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting.
Store owner Paresh Patel shared his devastation during an interview with local news channel WAYV-TV, stating, “My cousin’s wife and her dad were working this morning and some guy come here and they just shot.” He expressed his confusion and sorrow, saying, “I don’t know what to do.”
The community is mourning this tragic event, and there are ongoing inquiries to further understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The shooting incident involving Pradipkumar Patel and his daughter has deeply impacted the Indian community in Virginia. Authorities have managed to arrest a suspect, George Frazier Devon White, who faces severe charges, although the motive remains unclear. The local community continues to grieve for the loss of two lives in this violent act, highlighting the tragic consequences of such incidents.
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