US: Indian shot dead in Texas, attacked while working at the gas station

In Texas, the US, an Indian student shot dead, talking to Andhra Pradesh, while last worked at the gas station: October 4, 2025, 23:54 IST Texas Indian Death: Chandrashekhar poll was shot dead while working at a petrol pump in Dallas. Hyderabad Brs Mlas Sudhir Reddy and T Harish Rao met the family in Hyderabad and expressed compassion. The victim was identified as Pola Chandrashekhar of Andhra Pradesh. (File Photo) Texas: A 27 -year -old Indian student from Hyderabad was allegedly shot dead while working at a petrol pump in Dallas, USA. The victims moved to America in 2023 after completing the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) of Hyderabad. He recently completed his master’s degree and was looking for full -time work while working part -time at the petrol pump. The shooting occurred during the night shift, when an unknown armed man caught fire. Detailed information regarding the incident is waiting while the investigation is underway. The family of the pole called on the government of India to send his body home. In Hyderabad, Brs Mla Sudhir Reddy and former minister t Harish Rao met the family and expressed their condolences. Chandrashekhar is studying postgraduate in ‘Data Analytics’ of the University of Northern Texas, Denton. The Dallas police department said the investigation into the case was underway. A police spokesman said: “We are investigating the circumstances associated with this tragic incident.” The Dallas County Medical Examiner does a post -mortem of the body. Death certificate has yet to be issued, which is an essential document to send the dead body home. Local media said the shooting occurred during the theft incident. The Indian Consulate General (CGI) in Houston is constantly in collaboration with the local authorities and the victim’s family. An official of the Conservator -General said: “We provide all possible help to the family, including establishing a communication with the local authorities and accelerating the necessary paperwork.” In an online post, Rao described the murder as a ‘tragic’ incident and urged the government to take immediately steps to bring the student’s body back. He wrote, “The pain the parents go through, knowing that his son, whom he felt that he would have achieved great achievements, was no longer, he was very sad.” He further said: “We demand on behalf of Brs from the state government that everything should be tried to bring the body of Chandrashekhar to his hometown as early as possible.” About the author Rakesh Ranjan Kumar Rakesh Ranjan Kumar has over ten years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining News18, he worked in Live Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Zee News, Jansatta and Dainik Bhaskar. Currently he … Read more Rakesh Ranjan Kumar has more than ten years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining News18, he worked in Live Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Zee News, Jansatta and Dainik Bhaskar. Currently he read more: first published: 04 October 2025, 17:41 IST Homeworld US: Indian Shot in Texas, kills while working at the gas station