Overview

• Police in Dallas say an investigation is underway into the shooting death of 27-year-old Chandrashekar Pole, who was working part-time at a gas station.
• Pole, from Hyderabad, had been studying Data Analytics at the University of North Texas after moving to the US in 2023.
• The Dallas County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy, and the death certificate required to release the body has not yet been issued.
• The Indian Consulate in Houston confirmed his identity, offered condolences, and said it is assisting the family and coordinating with local authorities.
• Family members and Telangana leaders have urged swift repatriation, with the case drawing renewed attention to safety concerns for Indians in the Dallas area following other recent violent incidents.