The shooting death of an Indian man in a possible hate crime in suburban Kansas City has shocked his family and his hometown of Hyderabad, which sends thousands of students and professionals to the United States every year. Gajula said his son, a college student, had obtained admission at two universities in the United States but the family was considering keeping him in India. Adam Purinton, in a photo provided by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Srinivas Kuchibhotla. Associated Press Adam Purinton, in a photo provided by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Srinivas Kuchibhotla. Adam Purinton, in a photo provided by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Srinivas Kuchibhotla.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 24, 2017 16:18 UTC