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World News: Since the start of the year, there have been reports of several unfortunate incidents involving the Indian community in the United States. The 76-year-old Indian-origin motel owner, Pravin Raojibhai Patel, was shot dead in Alabama, USA.
Officials said the shooting was the result of an altercation that occurred when the accused came to the property looking to rent a room. - US: Indian-Origin Gujarati Motel Owner Shot Dead In Alabama After Altercation Over Room Rent
Officials said the shooting was the result of an altercation that occurred when William Jeremy Moore, 34, came to the property looking to rent a room. Moore pulled a gun and shot Pravin Raojibhai Patel.
Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in a statement said America s hotel owners are deeply saddened, shocked, and outraged by this senseless act of violence against a small business owner that cost him his life.