Archive · 23 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- Thursday night at approximately 9 p.m. local time.
- Where
- Ridgecrest Cellars, 2880 Ridgecrest Road, Jackson, Tennessee.
- Why
- Police said the suspect demanded and took cash during an alleged robbery; the motive for the shooting has not been separately established.
- 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.
