A teenager of Indian origin was shot dead on Thursday during an armed robbery attempt at a petrol pump in Chicago in the United States. Authorities have announced a reward of $12,000 (approximately Rs 7.6 lakh) for help in solving the case, CBS Chicago reported.
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Arshad Vora, a native of Gujarat, ANI reported. Another man, believed to be his relative, was also shot at, and is now in hospital in a critical condition.
Both men worked at the Dolton Gas Station, where the incident took place.
Police are studying video footage as part of the investigation.
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