Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:09pm on 15 Feb 2024,Thursday India Global
Pravin Raojibhai Patel, a 76-year-old Indian-origin motel owner in Alabama, US, was fatally shot during a disagreement over room rental. The incident occurred in Sheffield, with customer William Jeremy Moore arrested shortly after the shooting. Moore, wanting to rent a room, engaged in an argument with Patel, leading to the tragic shooting. Witnesses reported three consecutive gunshots, and Moore was apprehended while attempting to break into a nearby abandoned house. The Asian American Hotel Owners Association condemned the violence, emphasizing the need for community safety. Patel's death adds to recent concerns about the security of the Indian community in the US.
