Indian Woman, 3 Relatives Shot Dead By Husband In US, Children Hid In Closet

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An Indian woman and three of her relatives were shot dead in an apparent domestic dispute in the US state of Georgia, while three children hid in a closet to The shooting occurred early Friday at a residence in Lawrenceville city, near Atlanta. The Indian Consulate in Atlanta confirmed that an Indian national was among the victims and said the suspected shooter had been 

Expressing condolences, the Consulate General of India said it was extending all possible assistance to the bereaved family.

“We are deeply grieved by a tragic shooting incident linked to an alleged family dispute, in which an Indian national was among the victims. The alleged shooter has been arrested, and all possible assistance is being extended to the bereaved family," the mission said in a post on X.

Local media identified the suspect as Vijay Kumar, 51, of Atlanta. Gwinnett County police said the victims were Kumar’s wife, Meemu Dogra (43), along with Gourav Kumar (33), Nidhi Chander (37), and Harish Chander (38).