Tragic Shooting of Indian Man in Philadelphia
An Indian man named Anshul Kuncha was tragically shot and killed while delivering pizza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, early Friday morning. Local reports state that the incident occurred just after midnight in North Philadelphia.
According to CBS News, a pizza order led to a deadly encounter when the shooter attacked Anshul, fatally injuring him.
Who Was Anshul Kuncha?
Anshul was a dedicated professional in data analytics. His LinkedIn profile highlighted his expertise in healthcare data, operations analysis, and data management. He excelled in tools related to data analytics and was always eager to learn and grow in his field.
He was pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Analytics at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, expected to graduate in 2024. During his studies from September 2022 to March 2024, he earned the LeBow Alumni Merit Scholarship and honed skills in SQL and advanced statistics.
Before this, Anshul completed a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology in India. He was also an avid soccer player during his university years. Professionally, he worked as a Data Validation Analyst in the U.S. with roles at DataBank IMX and Validation Associates LLC. He had previously worked in India at Amazon and Jio Platforms Limited, contributing to various analytics projects.
What Happened?
Reports suggest that Anshul delivered pizzas on weekends to supplement his income. On this particular night, he was called to a vacant home at Raymond Rosen Homes, a housing complex in the area.
CCTV footage captured Anshul walking with the pizza before two individuals in dark clothing and backpacks followed him. His sister has since expressed her heartbreak, stating, “It was a trap. They took my brother and killed him.” She revealed that he had been shot multiple times and left on the road.
She also conveyed a plea for justice and has reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs for assistance in bringing her brother’s body back home. Additionally, she cautioned parents considering sending their children to study in the U.S., hoping to raise awareness about the risks involved.
This tragic event underscores the dangers that can arise in unexpected circumstances and has left Anshul’s family and friends seeking answers and justice.
