Dasari Gopikrishna : 32-Year-Old Andhra Man Killed in US Grocery Shooting

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in a small town in Arkansas, United States, where a 32-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh lost his life in a senseless act of violence. Dasari Gopikrishna, a native of Bapatla district, had moved to the US just eight months ago in search of a better life.

Gopikrishna was employed at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce when tragedy struck on June 21. A gunman entered the store and opened fire, leaving Gopikrishna critically injured while he was at the billing counter. Despite being rushed to a hospital, he tragically passed away the next day, leaving his family in Yajali, Karlapalem mandal, devastated by the news.

The victim leaves behind a wife and a young son, who are now grappling with the sudden and tragic loss of their loved one. The entire community in Bapatla district mourns the loss of Gopikrishna, who was known for his hard work and dedication.

The shooting incident also claimed the lives of three other individuals and left nine others injured. The CCTV footage of the assailant entering the grocery store and targeting Gopikrishna has surfaced, shedding light on the harrowing events that unfolded that fateful day.

As Gopikrishna lay wounded on the ground, the gunman callously jumped over the counter and fled the scene after grabbing something from the shelves. The shocking nature of the incident has left the community reeling, as they come to terms with the loss of a beloved member.