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Gujarati store owner shot dead in US; 19-year-old daughter standing next to him escapes unharmed
Suresh Patel, a Gujarati store owner in Jackson, Tennessee, was shot dead during an armed robbery while his 19-year-old daughter stood beside him. Police are searching for the suspect, described as a masked man who fled in a white sedan. The killing is the latest in a series of violent robberies targeting Gujarati store owners in the US.
Suresh Patel, a Indian-origin store owner from Gujarat, was shot and killed during an armed robbery at his shop in Jackson, Tennessee, on the night of August 20. His 19-year-old daughter, standing next to him at the time, escaped unharmed, according to police and local reports.
Authorities identified the 62-year-old victim as Suresh Patel, a native of Mehsana district, Gujarat. In one report, his age was given as 56, but most accounts described him as 62. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. at Ridgecrest Cellars Wine and Spirits on Ridgecrest Road.
The Incident and Police Account
According to the Jackson Police Department, the suspect entered the store, brandished a firearm, and demanded cash from employees. After receiving money, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking Patel, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A 70-year-old employee, who had worked at the store since its opening, fell during the shooting and suffered a fractured wrist.
The suspect was captured on CCTV, described as a Black male wearing a grey hoodie, jeans, and black work-style boots, with his face covered by a paintball-style mask. He fled the store in a white sedan. Police warned that the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.
Investigation and Manhunt
As of Saturday, the motive for the shooting remained under investigation. Local broadcaster WBBJ reported, citing sources, that Patel had taken over the store just three days before the shooting, on Monday. The victim's daughter, who was at the store when the shooting occurred, was unharmed.
Police launched a manhunt and appealed to the public for information. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Pattern of Violence Against Gujarati Store Owners
Patel's killing highlighted continuing concerns over violent robberies involving Gujarati convenience store and business owners in the US. In May 2025, 30-year-old Paresh "Prince" Patel was shot dead during a robbery at a gas station in Tennessee, and reports indicated the robber fired multiple rounds even after being handed cash. In another recent incident, a Gujarati woman named Meghna Patel was shot dead inside her store in Virginia two months ago.
Patel's death adds to a troubling series of attacks targeting the Gujarati community in the United States, raising alarm among community members and officials alike.
How each outlet told it
Deccan Chronicle
Framing: States the victim's origin and death, with no additional context. — Neutral, straightforward.
Facts Included:
Suresh Patel, Indian national from Gujarat, shot dead in Tennessee.
Daughter was standing next to him.
Assumed ownership of Ridgecrest Cellars days before.
Suspect on CCTV, wearing grey hoodie, jeans, black boots, mask.
Escaped in white sedan, considered armed and dangerous.
Framing: Emphasizes the victim's identity as a Gujarati store owner and the daughter's proximity to the attack, omitting the suspect's description and police investigation details. — Sympathetic and factual, focusing on the victim's background and the violent nature of the incident.
Facts Included:
56-year-old Suresh Patel was shot dead during an armed robbery at Ridgecrest Cellars in Jackson, Tennessee, on Thursday night.
Patel's 19-year-old daughter was standing next to him and was unharmed.
The suspect demanded cash and took the money before firing multiple shots.
Patel was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred at around 9 pm on Aug 20.
The suspect was described as a Black male wearing a grey hoodie, jeans, black work-style boots, and a paintball-style mask.
The suspect fled in a white sedan.
Patel was originally from Kadi taluka in Mehsana district, Gujarat.
His family is believed to have taken over the business days before the shooting.
A 70-year-old employee was injured after falling during the shooting.
The article mentions previous attacks on Indian-origin store owners, including May 2025, Meghna Patel, and Kiran Patel in September 2025.
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ClaimSuresh Patel, a 56-year-old Gujarati man, was shot dead during an armed robbery at Ridgecrest Cellars on Ridgecrest Road in Jackson, Tennessee, on Thursday night (August 20).
ClaimIn September 2025, Kiran Patel, originally from Charotar, was shot dead in a parking lot after confronting an armed robber who had entered her store.