Indian Origin Man, Daughter Killed in Accomack County, Virginia Store Shooting in US

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:10am on 23 Mar 2025,Sunday India Global

In Accomack County, Virginia, a tragic shooting occurred at a convenience store on Lankford Highway, resulting in the deaths of 56-year-old Pradipkumar Patel and his 24-year-old daughter. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting victim shortly after 5:30 am on March 20. Upon arrival, they found Mr. Patel deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. His daughter was discovered injured and transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Authorities arrested 44-year-old George Frazier Devon Wharton of Onancock in connection with the incident. He faces charges including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. (PC: The Indian Express & NDTV)

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