India, Aug. 23 -- An Indian-origin shop owner was shot dead during an armed robbery at his store in the United States, police said.

The victim was identified as 56-year-old Suresh Parsottamdas Patel, a native of Gujarat.

The Jackson Police Department said it was investigating an armed robbery and shooting that took place on the evening of Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Ridgecrest Cellars. According to reports, the shop had opened only a few days earlier.

In a statement, police said a witness reported that an unidentified suspect entered the establishment, brandished a weapon and demanded cash from employees.

"After taking the money from the employee, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking one of the store employees," police said. ...