Indian National Gurdeep Singh Shot Dead In New York, Police Suspect Road Rage

A 27 year old Indian national from Punjab was fatally shot in New York City after an altercation, with police investigating a possible road rage incident and searching for the unidentified gunman.

Gurdeep Singh, who was from Jabbowal village in Kapurthala district, was shot in the chest shortly before 10 pm on Friday on Crescent Street near Stanley Avenue in the East New York neighbourhood of Brooklyn, according to police and local media reports. Officers responding to a 911 call found Singh at the scene. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Surveillance footage reviewed by local media reportedly captured two people involved in an altercation on the street before gunshots were fired. The footage shows one person falling while the other fled in a vehicle. Police have been searching for the driver and examining surveillance footage and other evidence to identify the shooter. No arrest has been announced so far.

Police sources cited by CBS New York said the shooting may have stemmed from a possible road rage incident. ABC7 New York also reported that the confrontation appeared to involve two drivers before the shooting. The exact sequence of events and motive, however, remain under investigation.

There are conflicting reports about whether the shooting was connected to a robbery. Singh's family told Indian media that he was working as a pizza delivery partner and had been attacked while making a delivery. Some reports described the incident as a suspected robbery attempt, but police have not publicly confirmed robbery as the motive. The latest local reporting instead points to a possible road rage confrontation.

Singh had reportedly moved to the United States more than a decade ago after his family took on a significant debt to help him travel abroad. His father, Pyara Lal, said Singh had faced hardships after arriving in the US but worked long hours in an effort to build a better future and support his family.

Reports from Indian media identify Singh as 28 years old, while New York police and CBS News identified him as 27. His family said he had not returned home for several years. He was unmarried and is survived by his father and brother.

Following his death, Singh's family appealed to the Indian and Punjab governments for assistance in bringing his mortal remains back to India. They have also urged US authorities to identify the shooter, make an arrest and ensure legal action against those responsible.

The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) expressed grief over the killing and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Singh's death. NAPA executive director Satnam Singh Chahal urged authorities to establish the exact motive and cautioned against reaching conclusions before the investigation is complete.