Indian student shot dead in US's Kansas City restaurant
Kansas City, July 8 (IBNS): A 26-year-old student from Telangana was shot dead in a restaurant at the Kansas City of US's Missouri state during a suspected robbery attempt, media reports said on Sunday.
According to reports, unidentified persons shot the Indian student, who was later identified as Sharath Koppu, at J’s Fish and Chicken Market on Prospect Avenue on Friday.
Koppu was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators are of the view that the Indian student was shot during a suspected attempt of robbery.
The Kansas City Police has released a video of the suspect as well on their Twitter page.
They have also announced a reward for any information about the suspect.
Looking for this suspect in the robbery & murder of 25-y.o. Sharath Kopuu at 5412 Prospect last night. Sharath was from India and is a student at UMKC. $10,000 reward for info leading to charges in this (& every KCMO murder) https://t.co/qUxkcItwXf
— Kansas City Police (@kcpolice) July 7, 2018
Confirming the death, the Indian Consulate in Chicago tweeted:
An Indian student became victim of shooting in Kansas City, Missouri. We r in contact with his family & police . We will provide all assistance. Our officers are also on the way to Kansas City. @SushmaSwarajâ© â¦@IndianDiplomacyâ© â¦@NavtejSarnaâ© @India in USA
— India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) July 7, 2018
The consulate also extended condolences for the victim's family.
https://t.co/kHpxsONTka
— India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) July 7, 2018
Deepest condolences to the family of K Sharat who was victim of a shooting in Kansas City Missouri. Consulate officials are on the way. We will provide all assistance.â¦@SushmaSwarajâ© â¦@IndianEmbassyUSâ© â¦@CPVIndiaâ© â¦@NavtejSarnaâ©
Koppu, who hailed from Warangal district of Telangana, was pursuing his masters in software engineering at the University of Missouri.
He was also working part-time at the restaurant in Kansas City, said reports.
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