Mon Sep 08 10:00:47 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A 26-year-old Indian man, Kapil, from Haryana, was shot and killed in California on September 6, 2025. Kapil, who worked security at a store, confronted a man urinating in public outside the store. An argument ensued, and the man shot Kapil dead. The village head is urging the Indian central and Haryana governments to assist in repatriating Kapil’s remains.

**News Article:**

**Indian Man Shot Dead in California After Confronting Public Urinator**

**Chandigarh, September 8, 2025:** A 26-year-old man from Haryana, India, identified as Kapil, was tragically shot and killed in California, USA, on Saturday, September 6, 2025. According to family sources and village officials, the incident occurred when Kapil, who worked as security at a store, confronted a man urinating in public outside the establishment.

Suresh Kumar Gautam, the head of Barah Kalan village in Haryana’s Jind district, reported that an argument broke out after Kapil objected to the man’s behavior. The individual then allegedly drew a gun and shot Kapil dead.

“While Kapil was on duty, he saw a man urinating on the road outside the store where he worked and objected to it. The man had an argument with him and the accused then took out a gun and shot him dead,” said Gautam.

Kapil, who had been living in the US for approximately three years, is survived by his parents and two sisters. His father is a farmer with a small land holding.

The incident has sparked outrage and grief in Kapil’s village. Village head Suresh Kumar Gautam has appealed to both the central Indian government and the Haryana state government to provide assistance in bringing Kapil’s mortal remains back to India for funeral rites. The investigation is ongoing with local authorities.

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