Mehsana: A non-resident Gujarati woman from Mehsana district was shot dead in the United States in an incident that preliminary reports suggest may have been linked to a robbery attempt.

The victim has been identified as Meghna Patel, a native of Jantral village in Vijapur taluka. She had reportedly been living in the US with her family.

According to initial information, an unidentified man allegedly entered a store and opened fire on Meghna Patel, leaving her critically injured. She later succumbed to her injuries.

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CCTV footage of the incident has also surfaced. The video reportedly shows a man entering the store posing as a customer. He was seen wearing a tracksuit, jacket, gloves, a face mask and a hat.

The footage further suggests that the suspect briefly interacted with Meghna Patel before allegedly opening fire within seconds. He was later seen taking an item from a table before fleeing the scene.

Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting may have been carried out with the intent to commit robbery. Authorities have launched an investigation, and further details are awaited.

The incident has once again raised concerns over the safety of Gujaratis living and working abroad, particularly in the United States. A large number of Gujaratis are engaged in businesses such as gas stations, convenience stores and motels, many of which operate late into the night and are often considered vulnerable to robbery-related crimes.

Over the past five years, several incidents involving shootings and violent attacks targeting Gujaratis, including store owners, motel operators and young professionals, have been reported from states such as Texas, New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Georgia, intensifying concerns within the community. DeshGujarat