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Telangana woman among 8 killed in Texas shooting

Speed News Desk 9 May 2023, 10:08 IST

Telangana woman among 8 killed in Texas shooting


News Summary: 
*Telangana woman killed in Texas shooting
*Assistance to be provided to the victim's family
*Condolences expressed by the Consulate General of India
*Suspect in the shooting identified

Aishwarya Thatikonda, a 27-year-old woman from Telangana, was among the eight people who lost their lives in a mass shooting at Allen Mall in Texas, USA, on May 6. She had been shopping with a friend at the time of the incident.

Details of the incident
According to local reports, the shooting occurred at the Allen Premium Outlets, a shopping center located in the northern suburbs of Dallas. The gunman opened fire, killing eight people and injuring seven others before being killed by an Allen Police Department officer who was present at the scene.

Aishwarya Thatikonda's profile
Aishwarya Thatikonda was the daughter of Ranga Reddy's district judge and had moved to the US a few years ago. She was working as a project manager in Dallas and had been in the city for over two years.

Assistance to be provided to the victim's family
The mortal remains of Aishwarya Thatikonda, an Indian-origin citizen, will be sent to India soon, and assistance will be provided to her family, according to sources. The Consulate General of India in Houston has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and is in touch with them and the local authorities.

Condolences expressed by the Consulate General of India
The Consulate General of India in Houston has expressed its condolences to the family of Aishwarya Thatikonda, who lost her life in the tragic shooting incident. The consulate is providing all necessary assistance to the victim's family and is coordinating with the local authorities.

Suspect in the shooting identified
The suspect in the mall shooting has been identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, according to a senior law enforcement source familiar with the investigation. Investigators believe that the gunman was acting alone.

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