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Fatal Shooting of Indian Student Chandrashekar Pole: Suspect Richard Florez Arrested in Texas; Gun Found Inside Car
Richard Florez fired at a second vehicle and crashed during his flight before arrest; motive remains unknown as investigation continues, officials said.
- On Friday night, Richard Florez, suspect, allegedly shot Chandrashekar Pole, victim and Indian student, at the Fort Worth Express gas station on Eastchase Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, while he worked a part-time shift.
- Having completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Hyderabad before moving to the US two years ago, Chandrashekar Pole recently earned a Master’s in Data Analytics from the University of North Texas and worked part-time at a gas station.
- Officers say Florez fled the scene, fired at another vehicle about a mile away, crashed into a gate on Meadowbrook Drive, and was arrested shortly afterwards with a firearm recovered from his vehicle.
- The Consulate General of India in Houston confirmed it is assisting Pole's family with repatriation, while the Indian-American community remains shocked and grieving as a GoFundMe campaign supports the family.
- Authorities say the motive remains under investigation and formal details are delayed by a local government shutdown, while the case follows a broader pattern of violence involving Indian students and nationals in the US.
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Past incidents involving Indian students in the US, including shootings and unexplained deaths, have underscored safety concerns and the complexities involved in repatriation.
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Fatal shooting of Indian student Chandrashekar Pole: Suspect Richard Florez arrested in Texas; gun found inside car
Chandrashekar Pole, an Indian student from Hyderabad, was fatally shot while working part-time at a gas station in Texas. Richard Florez, 23, has been arrested in connection with the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
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