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Indian national killed in shooting in New York City
Gurdeep Singh, an Indian resident of Queens, was shot dead in East New York on Friday evening. Police are investigating the fatal shooting as an unidentified assailant remains at large.
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An Indian national was fatally shot in New York City on Friday night, law enforcement officials said. Gurdeep Singh, a Queens resident, was killed in the East New York neighbourhood around 10 p.m. local time on August 21, 2026, near Stanley Avenue.
Responding officers found Singh with gunshot wounds at the scene. He was pronounced dead at the location, according to initial reports. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear as investigators work to establish a motive.
Authorities have launched a manhunt for the unidentified shooter. Police have appealed for information from the public and are reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify the suspect responsible for the fatal attack.
The incident marks another shooting incident in the New York area. Investigators continue to examine whether the shooting was targeted or random in nature. Anyone with information about the incident has been urged to contact the New York Police Department.