Gurdeep Singh, Punjab Man, Shot Dead in New York While Delivering Pizza; Family Seeks Body’s Return
A 28-year-old man hailing from Punjab’s Kapurthala district was fatally shot in New York City during an apparent robbery attempt while delivering pizza. The victim, identified as Gurdeep Singh, was attacked on Richmond Street, sparking grief in his home village of Jabbowal and prompt calls from his family for diplomatic intervention to repatriate his mortal remains.
A 28-year-old man from Punjab’s Kapurthala district was shot dead in New York City while delivering pizza, according to his family. Gurdeep Singh, who had moved to the US about 13 years ago after taking a loan, was reportedly targeted by an unidentified armed person during an attempted robbery in the Richmond Street area. His family has appealed to the Indian and Punjab governments to help bring his body back to India, India Today reported.
Gurdeep Singh Killed During Pizza Delivery
According to information shared by Gurdeep’s family, the incident occurred while he was out making a pizza delivery. An unidentified armed person allegedly opened fire on him during a robbery attempt. Indian-Origin Meghna Patel Shot Dead at US Store in Virginia, Chilling CCTV Footage Emerges.
Gurdeep, a resident of Jabbowal village in Kapurthala, was 28 years old. Reports said he had been living and working in the United States for several years after leaving India in search of better economic opportunities.
The precise circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identity of the attacker and whether anything was taken during the alleged robbery, remain under investigation.
Family Recalls His Struggle in the US
Gurdeep’s father, Pyara Lal, said his son had taken a substantial loan before travelling to the US. The family said Gurdeep faced difficulties after arriving there but continued working to support his parents and build a better future. US: Indian-Origin Tech Executive Killed in Georgia; Son Injured in Domestic Shooting.
According to the family, Gurdeep had been working hard and sending money home. He was unmarried and was part of a family that relied on multiple sources of income. His father and younger brother also work as DJs in Punjab. News of his death has left his family and residents of Jabbowal in shock.
Family Seeks Return of Body
Following the killing, Gurdeep’s family appealed to the Punjab and Indian governments to assist in bringing his mortal remains back to India. The family has also urged US authorities to identify and arrest those responsible for the shooting and ensure that they face legal action. The family wants Gurdeep’s last rites to be performed in India.
Investigation Underway
The latest reports identify the shooter as an unidentified armed person. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances of the alleged robbery and establish the motive behind the shooting.
Gurdeep’s death adds to concerns surrounding the safety of workers who make deliveries, particularly those working late or entering unfamiliar locations. However, the available reports do not provide enough information to establish whether the killing was specifically targeted or linked to any wider pattern of crime. The investigation remains ongoing, while Gurdeep’s family awaits the return of his body to Punjab.
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