New Delhi, March 6
A 27-year-old from Hyderabad who was pursuing higher studies in the United States was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a suspected robbery at the local store where he worked part-time.
The deceased was identified as Gampa Praveen Kumar, who was a native of Keshampet mandal in Telangana’s Rangareddy district. He was a second-year MS in Data Science student at the University of Wisconsin.
As per the details, Kumar had gone to the US in August 2023 after completing his BTech. He visited India in December 2024 and left for the US on January 20, 2025.
The Indian Embassy in Chicago expressed deep sorrow over Kumar’s death.
The embassy said, “We are in touch with his family and the University to provide all possible support. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time".
