Akshpreet Singh slain in Mississippi, suspect not charged

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McCOMB, Miss. (Diya TV)  — 23 year old Akshpreet “AK” Singh was shot multiple times and killed during an altercation his family is calling a hate crime. According to AK’s father Bakhshish, the confrontation was over the apparent theft of merchandise by 41 year old Ronald Cooper from the family convenience store. The two men tussled and Cooper fired multiple shots, killing Singh instantly. Police arrested Cooper, but have since released him without charges. While the investigation is ongoing, McComb, Mississippi Police thus far think the shooting was justifiable and will present the case to a grand jury.

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Ravi Kapur contributed to this report.