Posted on 02/03/2023 6:05:48 PM PST by grundle
Lakshman Gogada and two roommates... were “five steps” from entering a Walmart when they were robbed at gunpoint and Gogada’s roommates — both of whom had arrived from India only 10 days earlier — were shot, one fatally
“I was saved by God’s grace, but they both were hit by bullets,” said Gogada, 22, who was not injured when, according to police, five people pulled up to them in a stolen 2020 Kia Forte on Jan. 22
“We just gave the phone and money, but they only took the money and left the phones, and even after giving, they just shot,” Gogada said “After hearing the shot sounds, I just laid down on the ground.”
Devasish Nandepu, 23, was pronounced dead the next morning of a gunshot wound to the back, while Sai Charan Koppala, 22, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, authorities said. Koppala is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon
The events that led to the shooting began when the trio decided to grab a bus from their apartment to 87th Street and Lafayette Avenue and walk the rest of the way, about a half a mile, to the Walmart at 8431 S. Stewart Ave.
They were almost there when suddenly the Kia pulled up and two gunmen wearing face masks jumped out. One was carrying a “long gun,” possibly a rifle, and the other a handgun, as they “began to demand the victims’ belongings,”
“Get on the ground,” they yelled, saying they wanted their cellphones and pass codes but after snatching a $5 bill and a $1 bill, without the phones, the attacker with the rifle began to shoot — hitting Koppala and Nandepu, according to the police report.
The shooter got back in the Kia and fled.
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That’s an unfortunate way to experience Chicago.
Unfortunate, but authentic.
Diversity is our strength....
“Well the south side of Chicago, is the baddest part of town.”
Jim Croce
Chicago is dangerous. Stay out of there.
impossible since chichago has strict gun control laws which prevent such shootings from happening
I think I see the problem here...
This is happening more and more. Not content with just getting the loot, the robbers deliberately try to do serious harm to the victims.
Welcome to Biden’s America!! - diversity, equity and inclusion!!!
They have the letters in the wrong order. Should be DIE.
“wearing face masks“. That will help to identify the perps.
Blue America.
Blue America.
Governors State University. Never heard of it, and I worked in academia for 40 years.
According to Wiki...
A public state of Illinois university, founded in 1969, 30 miles south of Chicago, right on the border with Indiana.
51% minority, average student age 32+ years.
The Asian Indians are probably there to qualify for an OPT student work visa.
Foreign STEM students can work 36 months under OPT. OPT is often a gateway into a H-1B work visa and a potential Green Card sponsoring employer.
“This is happening more and more. Not content with just getting the loot, the robbers deliberately try to do serious harm to the victims.”
CRT at an early age is a HUGE Factor in this going on.
Many foreigners draw their view of the U.S. from Hollywood films. They think the U.S. is full of racist whites, and wise, benevolent blacks. Such newcomers are ill-prepared for survival on our streets.
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