Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Indian-origin man charged in Georgia family shooting
A sad and scary thing happened in Georgia, USA.
A man named Vijay Kumar got into a big fight with his wife, Meemu Dogra.
They went to a house where his wife's relatives lived.
During the fight, Vijay Kumar shot and killed his wife and three of her relatives.
There were three kids in the house, but they were not hurt.
One of the kids called the police, and they came quickly and caught Vijay Kumar.
The police are still trying to figure out why this happened.
The Indian government is helping the family because one of the people who died was from India.
Vijay Kumar, a 51-year-old Indian-origin man, is accused of shooting and killing four family members in Georgia.
The victims are identified as Meemu Dogra (43), Gourav Cumar (33), Nidhi Chander (37), and Harish Chander (38).
The incident occurred around 2:30 am on January 23, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, after an argument between Kumar and his wife.
Three children present during the shooting survived and called 911, leading to the suspect's quick arrest.
Kumar faces multiple charges, including four counts of felony murder and cruelty to children.
- Who
- Vijay Kumar (51, Atlanta) is the suspect; victims are Meemu Dogra (43), Gourav Cumar (33), Nidhi Chander (37), and Harish Chander (38)
- What
- A family shooting resulting in four deaths and multiple charges against the suspect
- When
- January 23, 2026, around 2:30 am
- Where
- 1000 block Brook Ivy Court, Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Why
- The exact cause of the argument and shooting is still under investigation
- Suspect
- Vijay Kumar (51, Atlanta)
- Victims
- Meemu Dogra (43), Gourav Cumar (33), Nidhi Chander (37), Harish Chander (38)
- Location
- 1000 block Brook Ivy Court, Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Date
- January 23, 2026
- Charges
- 4 counts of Aggravated Assault, 4 counts of Felony Murder, 4 counts of Malice Murder, 1 count of Cruelty to Children in the 1st degree, 2 counts of Cruelty to Children in the 3rd degree
- Survivors
- Three children (ages 7, 10, and 12)
- Indian Consulate
- Confirmed one victim was an Indian citizen and offered assistance to the family
