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16 Apr, 8 tweets, 2 min read
A significant number of workers at FedEx processing centre (near Indianapolis airport), where the shooting took place Thursday night are from Sikh community. They couldn't confirm why he opened fire on them. Shooter is a man in 20s: Indianapolis Police Chief Randal Taylor
One Indian-origin Harpreet Gill has been injured in the shooting. “He was the first to realize about the firing at FedEx. When he rushed outdoors, a bullet hit his skull. He is being operated as we speak," says his brother-in-law
We are deeply saddened by this latest killing in Indianapolis. It's unsettling to see a rise in violence & hate against Asian Americans. We request the Biden Administration to offer help to the victims: Dr Rajwant Singh, chairman of Sikh Council On Religion and Education (SCORE)
We have lost eight team members in this senseless act of violence. Our deepest sympathies with the families of those team members: Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Chairman and CEO
We convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the shocking shooting incident at FedEx facility in Indianapolis and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured: Embassy of India, Washington DC
Indianapolis police have identified victims of shooting incident, which include persons from Indian American Sikh community. Our Consulate in Chicago is in touch with local authorities in Indianapolis, community leaders, & will render all assistance, as required: Indian Embassy
The Consul General has spoken to the Mayor of Indianapolis, who has assured full support. We are closely monitoring the situation and remain ready to provide all possible assistance: Embassy of India, Washington DC
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department held a prayer vigil for victims of the FedEx shooting

Our thoughts are with the friends, families & co-workers of victims who lost their lives in this tragic act of violence: IMPD and Mayor Joe Hogsett

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