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Gujarat Man Suresh Patel Killed During Tennessee Store Robbery
Suresh Patel was a 56-year-old man from Gujarat who had lived in the United States for about 30 years.
He ran a store in Jackson, Tennessee.
On Thursday night, a person wearing a mask allegedly entered the store with a weapon.
Police said the person demanded money from employees.
After taking the money, the person fired several shots.
Patel was hit and died at the store.
Patel's 19-year-old daughter was there but was not hurt.
A 70-year-old employee fell and broke his wrist.
Police are searching for the unidentified suspect, who reportedly drove away in a white sedan.
Suresh Patel, a 56-year-old Gujarati man, was shot dead during an alleged robbery in Jackson, Tennessee.
Police said an unidentified suspect entered Ridgecrest Cellars at about 9 p.m. Thursday, displayed a weapon, and demanded cash.
The suspect allegedly took money, fired multiple shots, and fled in a white sedan.
Patel's 19-year-old daughter escaped unharmed, while a 70-year-old employee suffered a fractured wrist after falling.
The Jackson Police Department launched a manhunt for a suspect wearing a gray hoodie, jeans, black work-style boots, and a paintball-style mask.
- Who
- Suresh Patel, a 56-year-old man from Gujarat, was killed; an unidentified armed suspect is being sought. Patel's 19-year-old daughter escaped unharmed, and a 70-year-old employee was injured.
- What
- An alleged armed robbery at a store ended with multiple gunshots that killed Patel.
- Where
- Ridgecrest Cellars, 2880 Ridgecrest Road, Jackson, Tennessee.
- When
- Thursday night at approximately 9 p.m. local time.
- Why
- Police said the suspect demanded and took cash during an alleged robbery; the motive for the shooting has not been separately established.
Key facts
- Victim
- Suresh Patel, aged 56
- Background
- Patel reportedly came from Akhaj village in Gujarat's Mehsana area and moved to the United States about 30 years ago.
- Business
- Ridgecrest Cellars at 2880 Ridgecrest Road, Jackson, Tennessee
- Suspect
- Unidentified male; police said he wore a gray hoodie, jeans, black work-style boots, and a paintball-style mask.
- Escape vehicle
- White sedan
- Other people affected
- Patel's 19-year-old daughter was unharmed; a 70-year-old employee suffered a wrist fracture after falling.
- Investigation
- The Jackson Police Department launched a manhunt and appealed for public information.
Quotes
City of Jackson Police Department
Jackson, Tennessee, law enforcement agency that issued the incident statement
“At approximately 9 pm, officers responded to a call regarding a robbery and shooting in the business. According to witnesses, an unidentified suspect entered the establishment, brandished a weapon, and demanded cash from the employees. After taking the money from the employee, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking one of the store employees. The victim was found deceased and identified as Suresh Patel, a 56-year-old man.”
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