A 26-year-old Indian man has been shot dead allegedly by two masked armed robbers at a convenience store of a gas station in the US state of Washington.
Vikram Jaryal, who worked as a clerk in the store at AM-PM Gas Station in Yakima city, was behind the counter when two people in masks came in and robbed the store yesterday.
Police said the clerk handed the suspects money, but one of the suspects fired at him.
Jaryal was taken to the hospital where he later died.
"The victim was able to tell officers what happened when they arrived a few minutes later; but tragically, he died a short time later at the hospital," police was quoted as saying by the NBC Right Now channel.
Jaryal hailed from Hoshiarpur district in Punjab and had shifted to the US about a month ago, his elder brother told PTI.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj condoled the "tragic death" after she was informed about the incident by the victim's brother through Twitter, seeking her help in bringing back the body.
"My heartfelt condolences on your brother's tragic death. I am asking @IndianEmbassyUS to provide all help and assistance," Swaraj said.
I have asked for a report on the attack on German national in Delhi. I have asked Delhi Government to provide him best medical treatment.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017
Our consulate in San Francisco is helping the family and following this up with the Police authorities. /5
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017
We are coordinating with the investigative agencies. They have got the CCTV footage and are in the process of apprehending the culprits. /4
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017
