SynopsisA Gujarati businessman was fatally shot inside his new store in Jackson, Tennessee. The masked assailant robbed cash before shooting Suresh Parsottamdas Patel on August 20, 2026. His 19-year-old daughter witnessed the entire horrifying incident unfold nearby. This news has cast a pall of gloom over his native Aakhaj village. Villagers are now expressing deep concern and growing anxiety over such crimes.ANIA Gujarati store owner from Mehsana was shot dead during a robbery in Tennessee, leaving his village in shock. (Representative Image)Mehsana: A 62-year-old Gujarati businessman from Mehsana's Aakhaj village was shot dead inside his store in Jackson, Tennessee, USA, with his 19-year-old daughter present during the incident, a village resident said.The deceased, identified as Suresh Parsottamdas Patel, had been living in the United States for nearly 30 years and had started a new business in Jackson City just a week before the incident.A masked assailant entered the store on Thursday, allegedly robbed cash from the drawer and later shot Patel, killing him on the spot.Read more: From gas station theft to high-speed escapes: Two face massive charges after ‘crime sprees’ across Nova Scotia; check timelineSpeaking about the incident, Aakhaj village resident Dinesh Suthar said, "A pall of gloom has descended over Aakhaj village in Mehsana district following the tragic news. Suresh Parsottamdas Patel, a native of Aakhaj village who had settled in the United States around 30 years ago, was shot dead in Jackson, Tennessee."He added, "Suresh Patel had been living in Chicago for a long time and had started his new store in Jackson City just a week before the incident."Read more: Indian business owners in Australia demand stronger police action after spree of burglaries hit Blair AtholRecalling the incident, Suthar said, "On the night of August 20, 2026, a robber wearing a mask, jeans and a T-shirt entered his store. The accused first stole dollars from the cash drawer and then shot Suresh Patel, killing him on the spot."He further said, "During the entire horrifying incident, his 19-year-old daughter was standing nearby. The incident has left villagers deeply concerned, with fear and anxiety growing among people over such crimes being reported in the United States." (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now