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Indian Student Ravi Teja Fatally Shot at Washington DC Gas Station

The 26-year-old from Hyderabad, who had recently completed his master's degree and was seeking employment, was killed in a shooting under investigation by local authorities.

  • Ravi Teja, a 26-year-old Indian student from Hyderabad, was shot and killed at a gas station in Washington DC on Sunday night.
  • Teja had moved to the United States in March 2022 to pursue a master's degree and was actively searching for a job after completing his studies.
  • The circumstances and motive behind the shooting remain unclear, and an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators.
  • Teja’s family in Hyderabad has expressed shock and grief over the incident, with his father confirming that he died on the spot from gunshot wounds.
  • This incident follows a series of recent attacks on Indian-origin individuals in the U.S., raising concerns about the safety of Indian students abroad.
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