Indian Student Fatally Shot During Robbery at Chicago Gas Station

Sai Teja Nukarapu, a 22-year-old MBA student from Telangana, was killed while helping a friend at his part-time job in the U.S.

Sai Teja Nukarapu, a 22-year-old from Khammam, Telangana, was shot and killed during a robbery at a gas station near Chicago on November 29, 2024.
He was not on duty at the time but had stayed late to assist a friend who was away when the incident occurred.
Two unidentified assailants reportedly robbed the store and shot Nukarapu despite facing no resistance during the robbery.
Nukarapu had moved to the U.S. to pursue an MBA at Concordia University and worked part-time to support himself.
The incident highlights growing concerns over gun violence in the U.S., with multiple recent cases involving Indian students falling victim to shootings.