Overview

• The victim was identified as Pole Chandrashekar, 27–28, from LB Nagar in Hyderabad, who was enrolled in a Data Analytics master’s program at the University of North Texas, according to U.S. Department of Homeland Security records.
• Denton police said he was shot Friday night while working part-time at a gas station during what they described as a robbery, and no suspect has been publicly identified as the investigation continues.
• Family members have requested that his remains be returned to Hyderabad, and BRS leaders T. Harish Rao and Sudhir Reddy visited the home to offer condolences and press for expedited arrangements.
• Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the state would provide assistance to bring the body back, echoing the family’s appeal for swift repatriation.
• India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it is in touch with U.S. authorities and the family to provide support and complete formalities, and officials have not confirmed unverified details reported about the assailant.