Dallas: An Indian-origin dentist, working part-time at a gas station in Dallas, US, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman on Friday night.

He has been identified as Chandrashekar Pole (27) from Hyderabad. The reason behind the shooting is not clear as yet. His family has now sought the government’s assistance in getting his body back. ADVERTISEMENT

Pole had apparently moved to the US in 2023 for higher studies after completing his bachelor’s in dental surgery in Hyderabad. He completed his master’s degree in the US six months ago and was looking for a suitable full-time placement. In the meanwhile, he worked part-time at the gas station.

BRS MLA Sudhir Reddy and former minister T Harish Rao visited the student’s home in Hyderabad and met his family on Saturday. Calling it a “tragic”

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