Four Members of Indian Family Shot Dead in the United States

Iowa, June 17, 2019:

Four members of a family with Indian origin, including two teenagers, were shot dead inside their home in West Des Moines (located in the state of Iowa) in the United States (US).

The incident took place on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Chandrasekhar Sunkara (44); Lavanya Sunkara (41); and two boys, aged 15 and 10, reports CNN.

It may be mentioned that the deceased Chandrasekhar Sunkara was working at the Iowa Department of Public Safety's Technology Service Bureau, while Lavanya was a software engineer.

The investigating police officials have found multiple gunshots on the victim bodies.

The matter came into light after the guests who were staying in the victims' residence saw the bodies and informed the local authorities.

Sergeant Dan Wade with the West Des Moines Police Department has informed that the police are continuing to work through this investigation and will follow through until theyhave answered as many questions as the evidence allows.

A motive behind the killings remains unclear. No suspect has been identified.

The Telugu Association of the United States of America is in touch with the concerned department and Indian Embassy to help the family.

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