Authorities have reported that in New Jersey, USA, a woman of Indian descent has tragically lost her life, while another remains in critical condition following a shooting incident. The alleged perpetrator is identified as a 19-year-old man, also of Indian origin.
According to a press release from the county prosecutor, the shooting took place on June 12th within the northeastern region of Middlesex County.
Upon arrival at the scene of the shooting, officers found two women with gunshot injuries. Both were in critical condition and were promptly airlifted to a hospital for emergency care.
The statement disclosed that Jasvir Kaur, a 29-year-old from Carteret, succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Meanwhile, the second victim, a 20-year-old woman, remains in critical condition.
CBS News has reported that the second victim is a cousin of Jasvir Kaur.
“They’re just laid out on the driveway. They weren’t really moving,” the report quoted a neighbour as saying.
Later that day, law enforcement apprehended Gaurav Gill for his involvement in the shooting. After evading capture for several hours, he was finally located and detained in a backyard situated roughly half a mile from the crime scene, according to the report.
The press release issued last week stated that Gill, who hails from Kent, faces multiple charges. These include one charge of first-degree murder, two charges related to the illegal intent and possession of a weapon in the second degree, a fourth-degree charge for holding a high-capacity magazine, and an additional charge of attempted murder in the first degree.
According to the report, Gurmukh Singh, who owns the property where both women resided, spoke of Kaur as an individual of commendable work ethic and pleasant demeanor.
The report mentioned that the reason behind the shooting remained uncertain at first, and it was also not clear whether there was any acquaintance between the suspect and the victims.
Police have said that the investigation is “active and continuing” and have urged people with information to call and reach out to authorities. rewrite this sentences in a different way.
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