Overview

• Dallas police say the investigation is ongoing after the fatal shooting of Chandrashekar Pole, with local reports describing an alleged robbery at the gas station.
• The Dallas County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy, and issuance of a death certificate is required before the body can be released for repatriation.
• The Indian Consulate in Houston confirmed the student’s identity and said it is assisting the family and following up with local authorities.
• Pole, from L.B. Nagar in Hyderabad, moved to the US in 2023, pursued a Master’s in Data Analytics at the University of North Texas, and worked part-time at the station, with a professional profile listing part-time work at GEICO.
• Family members and Telangana politicians, including CM A. Revanth Reddy and BRS leaders, urged swift return of the remains, while the family says details on motive and suspects remain unclear.