Indian Dental Student Murdered at Texas Gas Station: Richard Florez Arrested in Fatal Shooting

Oct 07, 2025 11:35 am CST

A 28-year-old Indian dental student, Chandrashekar Pole from Hyderabad, was fatally shot while working at a Fort Worth gas station by 23-year-old Richard Florez, who has been arrested. The incident highlights growing safety concerns for international students in the US, as the Indian Consulate works to repatriate Pole's remains while the investigation into the shooting's motive continues.