4 folks have been shot lifeless within the US in what cops suspect to be a case stemming from a home dispute. Whereas native stories did not verify the nationality of the victims, the Consulate Common of India in Atlanta mentioned that a type of lifeless was an Indian nationwide.
The incident occurred on the Gwinnett County in Atlanta’s Lawrenceville.
The suspect was recognized as 51-year-old Vijay Kumar and his spouse 43-year-old Meemu Dogra was additionally amongst these killed within the taking pictures. Other than her, the opposite victims have been recognized as Gourav Kumar, 33, Nidhi Chander, 37, and Harish Chander, 38.
Primarily based on the names, the victims gave the impression to be of Indian origin. Nonetheless, official affirmation of nationality has been offered for just one particular person.
Argument between husband and spouse
In keeping with the Gwinnett County Police, Vijay Kumar and his spouse Meemu Dogra have been residents of Atlanta and had travelled with their 12-year-old youngster to the house of their relations Gourav, Nidhi and Harish on Brook Ivy Courtroom.
Investigation revealed that the couple had an argument at their Atlanta house earlier than they left for his or her relations’ house. Gourav, Nidhi and Harish lived at Brook Ivy Courtroom with two youngsters, aged 7 and 9.
In the meantime, the Consulate Common of India in Atlanta did not specify which of the victims was an Indian. “We’re deeply grieved by a tragic taking pictures incident linked to an alleged household dispute, through which an Indian nationwide was among the many victims. The alleged shooter has been arrested, and all attainable help is being prolonged to the bereaved household,” it mentioned on X.
Suspect’s youngster known as 911
Probe additionally revealed that the three youngsters – aged 12, 7 and 9, have been discovered hiding contained in the closet when officers arrived on the crime scene.
The kids have been hiding to guard themselves and it was the suspect’s 12-year-old son who known as 911 which is when the cops arrived on the scene, solely to search out 4 folks lifeless.
“Presently, there are not any excellent suspects. The motive stays underneath investigation however seems to be home associated,” the native police mentioned in a press release.
With out naming anybody, the native police mentioned {that a} suspect was positioned a brief distance from the residence and brought into custody. Experiences additionally mentioned that Vijay Kumar was charged on counts of homicide, aggravated assault and cruelty to youngsters.
