Indian-Origin Store Owner Suresh Patel Shot Dead During Armed Robbery in Tennessee, Daughter Witnesses Killing
An Indian national identified as Suresh Patel was shot dead during an armed robbery at his liquor store, Ridgecrest Cellars Wine and Spirits, in Jackson, Tennessee, on the evening of Thursday, August 20. The 56-year-old, who hailed from Gujarat, had taken over ownership of the store just days before the shooting.
An Indian national identified as Suresh Patel was shot dead during an armed robbery at his liquor store, Ridgecrest Cellars Wine and Spirits, in Jackson, Tennessee, on the evening of Thursday, August 20. The 56-year-old, who hailed from Gujarat, had taken over ownership of the store just days before the shooting. Patel's daughter reportedly stood next to him and witnessed the killing when the masked gunman opened fire, according to police and local reports.
What Happened At Ridgecrest Cellars
The Jackson Police Department said officers responded to a call regarding a robbery and shooting at approximately 9:00 p.m. at the store, located at 2880 Ridgecrest Road. Witnesses told police that an unidentified suspect entered the establishment, brandished a weapon and demanded cash from employees. After taking the money, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking one of the store employees. Patel was found deceased at the scene. Gurdeep Singh, Punjab Man, Shot Dead in New York While Delivering Pizza; Family Seeks Body’s Return.
Police described the suspect as a masked man wearing a grey hoodie, jeans and black work-style boots, his face covered with a paintball-style mask. He was seen on CCTV footage and fled the scene in a white sedan.
Suresh Patel Shot Dead During Armed Robbery In Tennessee
Who Was Suresh Patel
Patel was a Gujarati businessman who had lived in the United States for nearly three decades, having previously been based in Chicago before relocating to Jackson to take over Ridgecrest Cellars just days before the shooting. Local media reports identified him as originally from Aakhaj village in Gujarat's Mehsana district, where news of his death has reportedly caused grief among residents. Indian-Origin Meghna Patel Shot Dead at US Store in Virginia, Chilling CCTV Footage Emerges.
Police Appeal For Information
The Jackson Police Department has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tipsters can contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477. Callers to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect remains at large.
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