US: Indian man shot dead in suspected road rage incident in New York

An Indian national was killed in a shooting incident in New York on Friday night, said the Indian consulate general in the city.

The man, Gurdeep Singh, was killed on Crescent Street in the city’s Brooklyn area, in what police believe may have been a road rage incident, CBS News reported.

No arrests have been made yet and the investigation is ongoing.

Surveillance camera footage obtained by CBS News showed what appeared to be two persons fighting on a street, followed by a flash of light from apparent gunfire. One person was seen falling to the ground, while the attacker entered a car and drove away.

The consulate general of India in New York said it was in touch with Singh’s family and was extending all possible assistance. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family during this difficult time,” it said.

We are deeply saddened to learn about the untimely demise of Mr. Gurdeep Singh, an Indian national, who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in Brooklyn, New York.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family during this difficult time. The Consulate is…— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) August 24, 2026

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