Telangana Student Praveen Kumar Gampa Shot Dead in Suspected Robbery in US
Praveen Kumar Gampa, a 27-year-old Telangana student, was shot dead in Wisconsin during a suspected robbery. His family learned of his death after a stranger answered his missed call. The attack, reportedly involving unidentified assailants, raises concerns about the safety of international students in the U.S. The Indian Consulate has offered condolences and is assisting the family and the university.
Praveen Kumar Gampa, a 27-year-old Telangana student, was fatally shot in Wisconsin during a suspected robbery on Wednesday. His family in India was first alerted when a stranger answered his WhatsApp call. U.S. authorities later confirmed his death to his friends and family.
The shooting reportedly happened near Gampa’s residence, involving unidentified assailants who opened fire. His father, Raghavulu, expressed concern after missing a call from his son, only to be informed by a stranger who claimed to have found Praveen’s phone.
According to Gampa’s cousin, Arun, friends noted that Praveen’s body was found with bullet wounds, although the specifics surrounding the attack were unclear. Reports indicate he may have been shot at a store, but no official cause of death has been confirmed.
The Consulate General of India in Chicago extended their condolences, stating, “We are saddened by the untimely death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a post-graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee… Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with his family and friends.”
Gampa moved to the U.S. in 2023 to pursue a master’s degree in data science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and was working part-time at a local store at the time of his death. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and more information is expected soon. This incident follows a prior shooting in December involving another Telangana student, raising safety concerns for international students.
Praveen Kumar Gampa, a 27-year-old student from Telangana, was tragically shot in Wisconsin, marking a concerning trend in violence against international students. His untimely death has elicited condolences from the Indian Consulate, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the details surrounding the incident. With the recent history of attacks on students, safety measures for international students in the U.S. may need to be reviewed.
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