Praveen Kumar Gampa, a 27-year-old student from Telangana, was shot dead in Wisconsin during a suspected robbery. His family learned of his death after a stranger answered his call. The Consulate General of India expressed condolences, stating their support for the family. Mr. Gampa moved to the U.S. in 2023 to study data science and was working part-time at the time of the incident.
Praveen Kumar Gampa, a 27-year-old student from Telangana, was fatally shot in Wisconsin during a suspected robbery attempt on Wednesday. His family in India was alerted to the tragedy after a stranger answered his phone call, heightening their concerns. Subsequently, friends and U.S. authorities confirmed the unfortunate news about his death.
The shooting occurred close to Mr. Gampa’s residence, where unidentified assailants opened fire. Mr. Gampa’s father, Raghavulu, was distressed after missing a WhatsApp call from his son, only to later receive a reply from a stranger who had found Praveen’s phone. Information about the circumstances surrounding his death remains unclear, with reports indicating that his body was discovered containing bullet wounds.
According to his cousin Arun, some reports indicate that Mr. Gampa was shot at a local store, but the exact details are still unknown to his family. The Consulate General of India in Chicago has extended condolences, stating, “We are saddened by the untimely death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a Post-graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Consulate is in contact with Praveen’s family and the University, helping them with all possible support. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with his family and friends of the departed.”
Mr. Gampa relocated to the United States in 2023 to pursue a master’s degree in data science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He was employed part-time at a local store at the time of this tragic incident. Investigations are currently ongoing to determine the cause of death, with further information forthcoming. This incident follows the earlier shooting of another Telangana student, 22-year-old Sai Teja, in Chicago.
The tragic shooting of Praveen Kumar Gampa underscores the dire issues of violence and safety facing students abroad. The condolences from the Consulate General reflect the collective grief felt by his family and community. As investigations continue, there is a pressing need for further support and protection for international students to ensure their safety while studying abroad.
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