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Indian-origin store owner killed in Tennessee armed robbery

Suresh Patel was killed in a Tennessee robbery after a masked gunman opened fire at Ridgecrest Cellars in Jackson. The Indian-origin store owner died at the scene as Jackson Police began searching for the suspect and a white sedan. Indian-origin businessman Suresh Patel was shot and killed during an armed robbery at a liquor store in Jackson, Tennessee, while his 19-year-old daughter was re

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23 Aug 2026 01:28 AM

Indian-origin store owner killed in Tennessee armed robbery

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Meghna Patel Virginia Shooting: Gujarat Woman Killed Inside Supermarket

Meghnaben Patel, a 45-year-old Indian-origin woman from Gujarat, was shot dead inside a supermarket in Virginia on Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, in what reports described as a suspected robbery attempt. Patel had reportedly worked at the store for nearly 10 years. Patel was originally from Jantral village in Gujarat’s Mehsana district. News of her death has triggered grief among her family in Gujarat and concern among Indian-origin families in the United States. Masked Gunman Opened Fire at Close Range CCTV footage that surfaced online reportedly showed a masked man entering the nearly empty supermarket while posing as a customer. The suspect was seen wearing a jacket, face covering, gloves and camouflage or animal-print pants as he approached the counter where Patel was standing. After briefly speaking with Patel, the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire from close range. Patel collapsed behind the counter after being shot. The attacker then moved over the counter, fired again and fled the store. Police Investigation Underway; Shooter Later Found Dead Local police reached the scene after receiving information about the shooting, cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. Special teams were reportedly deployed to trace the attacker. A later report said authorities confirmed that the shooter had no known connection with Patel and was later found dead. The suspect’s identity and exact motive were not clearly available in the source material reviewed. The exact Virginia city, supermarket name and police department handling the case were not immediately confirmed in the available reports reviewed. Gujarat Family and US Gujarati Community Mourn Patel is survived by her husband, Upendrabhai Patel, daughter Nakshiben and son Smit, who live in the United States. Her parents, Karsanbhai Patel and Kapilaben, live in Jantral village, according to reports. Her killing has caused grief in her hometown and concern within the Gujarati community in the US, especially as reports described her as another Gujarat native killed in the United States this year.

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Meghna Patel Virginia Shooting: Gujarat Woman Killed Inside Supermarket

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Indian-origin store owner killed in Tennessee armed robbery

Indian-origin store owner killed in Tennessee armed robbery

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Meghna Patel Virginia Shooting: Gujarat Woman Killed Inside Supermarket

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