The Indian Consulate in Atlanta, the capital of the US state of Georgia, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic shooting incident reportedly linked to a family dispute, in which an Indian national was among the victims.
In a post on X, the Consulate said, “We are deeply saddened by a tragic shooting incident reportedly linked to a family dispute, in which an Indian national was among the victims. The alleged shooter has been arrested, and all possible assistance is being extended to the affected family.”
Victims Identified
According to Gwinnett County Police, the suspect has been identified as 51-year-old Vijay Kumar, a resident of Atlanta. The victims were identified as Kumar’s wife, Meemu Dogra (43), Gaurav Kumar (33), Nidhi Chander (37), and Harish Chander (38).
Charges Against the Accused
Reports state that the accused has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, four counts of murder, four counts of felony murder, one count of first-degree cruelty to children, and two counts of third-degree cruelty to children.
Police officials said that three children were present at the scene when the shooting began. In an attempt to save themselves, the children hid inside a closet. One of the children managed to call 911, providing crucial information that helped officers reach the spot within minutes. The children were found safe and were later taken into the care of a family member.
Leave a Reply