<p>Houston: Police in the US state of Texas have arrested a man in connection with the killing of a 32-year-old Indian national during a robbery at a convenience store in Dallas.</p>.<p>Dasari Gopikrishna, who came to the US only eight months ago, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/indian-man-shot-during-robbery-at-convenience-store-in-dallas-3077931">was fatally shot</a> at the convenience store in Pleasant Grove, Dallas, on June 21.</p>.<p>He hailed from the Yajali village of the Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh.</p>.<p>Police have arrested 21-year-old Davonta Mathis for murdering Gopikrishna.</p>.<p>He faces capital murder charges for fatally shooting Gopikrisna multiple times, including in the head.</p>.Classical dancer from India shot dead in US; Indian mission condemns 'reprehensible gun attack'.<p>During the robbery, Mathis walked into the store, approached the counter and shot Gopikrishna. He stole items before running away, police said.</p>.<p>Gopikrishna was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died.</p>.<p>Mathis was originally arrested and charged with robbery, but the charge was upgraded to capital murder because of Gopikrishna’s death.</p>.<p>His bond is set at $7.5 million.</p>.<p>Sgt. Curtis Phillip of the Mesquite Police described Mathis' behaviour as "very bizarre," noting the significant impact of his decisions at such a young age.</p>.<p>Mathis is also charged in a separate fatal shooting in Waco city on June 20. He shot Muhammad Hussain, 60, multiple times, who died from injuries at the hospital.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the Indian consulate here is finalising arrangements with Gopikrishna's family to repatriate his body, officials said.</p>.<p>Representatives from the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) and family friends are collaborating with the consulate to facilitate the transportation of Gopikrishna's body to his hometown in India.</p>.<p>The consulate has confirmed that all police autopsies and necessary formalities have been completed, and they are prioritising the shipment of the body by Tuesday.</p>.<p>Gopikrishna's murder is the second in as many days of a convenience store clerk working the night shift.</p>.<p>The incident has deeply affected the Indian community in Dallas and surrounding areas. Gopikrishna is survived by his wife and son.</p>
<p>Houston: Police in the US state of Texas have arrested a man in connection with the killing of a 32-year-old Indian national during a robbery at a convenience store in Dallas.</p>.<p>Dasari Gopikrishna, who came to the US only eight months ago, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/indian-man-shot-during-robbery-at-convenience-store-in-dallas-3077931">was fatally shot</a> at the convenience store in Pleasant Grove, Dallas, on June 21.</p>.<p>He hailed from the Yajali village of the Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh.</p>.<p>Police have arrested 21-year-old Davonta Mathis for murdering Gopikrishna.</p>.<p>He faces capital murder charges for fatally shooting Gopikrisna multiple times, including in the head.</p>.Classical dancer from India shot dead in US; Indian mission condemns 'reprehensible gun attack'.<p>During the robbery, Mathis walked into the store, approached the counter and shot Gopikrishna. He stole items before running away, police said.</p>.<p>Gopikrishna was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died.</p>.<p>Mathis was originally arrested and charged with robbery, but the charge was upgraded to capital murder because of Gopikrishna’s death.</p>.<p>His bond is set at $7.5 million.</p>.<p>Sgt. Curtis Phillip of the Mesquite Police described Mathis' behaviour as "very bizarre," noting the significant impact of his decisions at such a young age.</p>.<p>Mathis is also charged in a separate fatal shooting in Waco city on June 20. He shot Muhammad Hussain, 60, multiple times, who died from injuries at the hospital.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the Indian consulate here is finalising arrangements with Gopikrishna's family to repatriate his body, officials said.</p>.<p>Representatives from the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) and family friends are collaborating with the consulate to facilitate the transportation of Gopikrishna's body to his hometown in India.</p>.<p>The consulate has confirmed that all police autopsies and necessary formalities have been completed, and they are prioritising the shipment of the body by Tuesday.</p>.<p>Gopikrishna's murder is the second in as many days of a convenience store clerk working the night shift.</p>.<p>The incident has deeply affected the Indian community in Dallas and surrounding areas. Gopikrishna is survived by his wife and son.</p>