- Gurdeep Singh, 27, shot dead in East New York.
- Indian consulate providing assistance to victim's family.
- Second incident after businessman Suresh Patel killed in Tennessee.
New York: A 27-year-old Indian national was shot dead in New York City by an unidentified man after an altercation, according to a media report. This marked the second such incident concerning an Indian-origin man who was killed un "unidentified" gunmen. Gurdeep Singh, a resident of Queens, was fatally shot around 10 pm (local time) on Friday near Stanley Avenue in East New York neighbourhood. The suspect fled the scene after the incident. When the police reached the scene, they found a man who was shot in the chest.
Paramedics rushed the victim to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to CBS News.
Indian consulate extends all possible assistance
Indian Mission in New York confirmed the incident and added the consulate is in touch with the victim's family. It assured of extending all possible assistance. "We are deeply saddened to learn about the untimely demise of Mr. Gurdeep Singh, an Indian national, who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in Brooklyn, New York. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family during this difficult time. The Consulate is in touch with the family and is extending all possible assistance," Indian Embassy in New York posted on Monday.
We are deeply saddened to learn about the untimely demise of Mr. Gurdeep Singh, an Indian national, who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in Brooklyn, New York.
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) August 24, 2026
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family during this difficult time. The Consulate is…
What happened with Gurmeet Singh?
A surveillance video obtained by CBS News shows two people fighting in the street followed by a flash of light, assumed to be from gunshots. One person fell on the ground, and the other got in a car and drove off, the report said. The police searched the neighbourhood for evidence till Saturday morning.
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No arrests so far
No arrests have been made so far, and an investigation into the matter is underway. Anthony Santos, who works near the crime scene, told CBS News that the incident left him "shocked" and "afraid".
The US-based North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) on Sunday expressed grief and concern over the killing of Singh, who moved to the country more than a decade ago. NAPA executive director Satnam Singh Chahal said the incident should not be treated as an isolated case. "Every time a young Punjabi or Sikh person is killed, a family is destroyed. We cannot allow repeated violence to become something the community simply learns to live with," Chahal said. NAPA urged the investigators to establish the exact motive behind the killing and cautioned against concluding before the probe is over.
Second killing in less than 48 hours
Earlier on Thursday, a 62-year-old Indian-origin businessman from Gujarat was shot dead during an armed robbery at his store in Jackson, Tennessee, with his 19-year-old daughter reportedly witnessing the killing. Suresh Patel, who hailed from Gujarat’s Mehsana district, was killed at Ridgecrest Cellars Wine and Spirits at around 9 pm on Thursday, according to the Jackson Police Department. The incident took place just days after Patel had taken over the business as its new owner.
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According to local reports, a masked gunman entered the store and allegedly pointed a firearm at employees before demanding cash. After receiving the money, the suspect opened fire, striking Patel. He died at the scene, police said.
Patel’s daughter was inside the store at the time of the shooting and reportedly stood nearby as her father was shot. The incident has added to concerns among the Indian-American community over violent attacks targeting business owners.
(With inputs from PTI)