Elderly motel owner of Indian descent shot dead in United States
Sheffield’s Hillcrest Motel
A 76-year-old Indian-origin motel owner named Pravin Raojibhai Patel was shot dead by a customer named William Jeremy Moore during a dispute over a room in the state of Alabama.
The incident took place at Sheffield’s Hillcrest Motel and Moore was quickly taken into custody by Sheffield police while trying to get into an abandoned home.
Chief of Police for Sheffield, Ricky Terry, claims that Moore pulled a gun and shot Patel. Heshot Patel twice in the chest, turning the confrontation deadly despite Patel's attempts to talk Moore out of it.
Jemeriz Owens, a nearby barber, witnessed the aftermath, expressing shock and disbelief at the senseless act of violence. The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) released a statement condemning the incident, expressing deep sadness and outrage.
AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel conveyed condolences to Pravin's family and denounced the violence that claimed the life of a dedicated small business owner.
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AAHOA Alabama Regional Director Sanjay MPatel highlighted Pravin Patel's four-decade-long presence in Sheffield, describing him as a family-oriented, jolly, and astute businessman. The association expressed confidence in Alabama authorities' pursuit of justice for the Patel family.
Tragically, this incident adds to a series of recent deaths involving individuals of Indian or Indian-American origin in the United States.
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An Indian-origin family, including their 4-year-old twin boys, was found dead on Monday at their home in California with the police investigating the case as a murder-suicide, reported news agency PTI.
The statement also mentioned the unfortunate deaths of Indian-American students in Indiana and Illinois under varying circumstances.
The AAHOA emphasised the need to address and prevent such senseless acts of violence in communities, expressing solidarity with the affected families.
(With inputs from agencies)