Fordyce, Arkansas – A devastating shooting incident at a local supermarket in Fordyce, Arkansas, has claimed the life of Dasari Gopikrishna, a 32-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, India. Gopikrishna tragically lost his life as he was manning the checkout counter when a shooter entered the premises and opened fire. Despite receiving medical attention for his injuries, Gopikrishna passed away on Sunday, leaving behind his son and wife in Andhra Pradesh.
Gopikrishna had moved to the United States eight months prior in search of better opportunities to support his family. Working at Fordyce’s Mad Butcher grocery shop, he found himself in the midst of a senseless act of violence that would ultimately take his life.
The tragic incident, captured on camera, showed the shooter entering the supermarket, shooting Gopikrishna, and then proceeding to take something from the shelf after he had fallen to the ground. The footage of the attack has sent shockwaves through the community of Fordyce, with residents grappling with the senseless loss of life.
After engaging in gunfire with law enforcement, the suspected gunman, Travis Eugene Posey, was apprehended and now faces charges of capital murder. Initial reports indicated four people were killed in the shooting, sparking unrest in the small community of Fordyce, with around 3,200 residents.
The Indian community in the United States and Gopikrishna’s hometown in Andhra Pradesh have been left devastated by his untimely death. As authorities continue their investigation into the motive behind the shooting, efforts are being made to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome, highlighting the need for understanding and justice in the face of such senseless violence.