‘Are you okay, friend?’ Asks Him, Then Shooter Fires at Indian-Origin Businessman’s Head in the US

Indian businessman shot dead in US: Xenophobia is on the rise in the United States, and cases of hate crimes are constantly being reported from various cities. Recently, 51-year-old Indian-origin businessman Rakesh Ehgaban was shot and killed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

People were fighting outside the hotel

The incident occurred in Robinson Township, where Rakesh ran a motel. On Friday afternoon, some people were fighting outside the hotel, so Rakesh stepped out to intervene. The CCTV footage showed that during this time the accused hit the point blank shot in Rakesh's head, killing him on the spot.

The accused has been identified as 37 -year -old Stanley Eugene West. According to police, Stanley was quarreling with a woman in the hotel parking. Rakesh tried to calm them down and asked, "Are you alright friend?" On hearing this, Stanley shot Rakesh. The accused also shot the woman.

Opened fire on police

When police arrived in East Hills, Pittsburgh, searching for the attacker, Stanley opened fire on police. Despite this, police arrested him. Despite this, the police arrested him. The case has been registered and investigation is on.

The incident shows the seriousness of the growing Hate Crime against foreigners in the US.