Us gujarati man shot dead: A heartbreaking incident has come to light in Virginia, USA, where 56 -year -old Pradeep Patel and his 24 -year -old daughter Urmi Patel were shot dead. The incident has created a wave of mourning in the Gujarati community settled in the US and Kanoda village in Mehsana district of Gujarat. Pradeep died on the spot, while his daughter Urmi died in the hospital after two days. The police have arrested a suspect in this regard, but the purpose of the attack is not yet clear.
This terrible incident took place on the morning of March 20, when Pradeep Patel and his daughter Urmi reached their convenience store. As soon as he opened the shop, a person entered inside and started firing bullets on them. The attacker has been identified as George Fragier Devon Wharton, who has been arrested by the police. Pradeep died on the spot, while Urmi died in the hospital after two days.
Family situation
Pradeep Patel and his family belong to Kanoda village in Mehsana district of Gujarat. In 2019, the Patel family, who went to the US on a visitor visa, decided to settle there permanently and managed a facility store a few months ago. Pradeep is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. His daughter Urmi was married three years ago. The family said that Urmi will be cremated in America itself.
Fear of attack
Family members believe that the attacker was already hidden near the shop and as soon as Pradeep and Urmi reached the shop, they attacked. This incident has created deep resentment and mourning among the people of Gujarat. Pradeep’s cousin, who operates another nearby store, said that the incident is another example of the link of attacks on the Gujarati community in the US.
Attack on Gujarati community in America
This incident further increases the concerns of increasing attacks on the Gujarati community in the US. Recently, Manank Patel of Vadodara was also shot dead in North Carolina. After this tragic incident, the community also launched a crowdfunding campaign to support his pregnant wife and daughter.