Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Indian National Among 4 Dead in Georgia Shooting
A very sad event happened in the United States.
A man named Vijay Kumar allegedly shot and killed four people, including his wife and three other adults, during a family argument.
This happened early in the morning in a city called Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Three children were in the house but hid in a closet and were not hurt.
One of the children called the police for help.
The police arrived quickly and arrested the man.
The Indian government is helping the families affected by this tragedy.
The incident started as an argument between the couple at their Atlanta home before they traveled with their 12-year-old child to the residence on Brook Ivy Court.
The children's quick call to emergency services helped the police respond rapidly.
An Indian national, Meemu Dogra, was among four people killed in a shooting linked to a family dispute in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
The suspect, Vijay Kumar, 51, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts including murder and cruelty to children.
Three children were present during the incident but hid in a closet and were unharmed; one child called 911, allowing police to respond quickly and arrest the suspect.
The Consulate General of India in Atlanta expressed grief and is extending assistance to the bereaved family.
The incident originated as an argument between Meemu Dogra and Vijay Kumar at their Atlanta home before they traveled with their 12-year-old child to the residence on Brook Ivy Court.
- Who
- Vijay Kumar (suspect), Meemu Dogra, Gourav Kumar, Nidhi Chander, Harish Chander (victims), three children (witnesses)
- What
- Shooting incident linked to a family dispute
- When
- Early Friday morning, January 23, 2026
- Where
- Lawrenceville, Georgia, US
- Why
- Alleged family dispute
- Location
- Lawrenceville, Georgia, US
- Date
- Friday morning, January 23, 2026
- Victims
- Meemu Dogra, Gourav Kumar, Nidhi Chander, Harish Chander
- Suspect
- Vijay Kumar, 51
- Charges
- Four counts of aggravated assault, four counts of felony murder, four counts of malice murder, one count of first-degree cruelty to children, two counts of third-degree cruelty to children
- Children
- Three children present, unharmed
- Response
- Police responded within minutes, shooter arrested
Sources
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Indian national among victims in Georgia shooting linked to family dispute in United States - Telegraph India
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