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Vatsal Patel

Case from Columbus, GA dated Nov 06, 2016

Victim Details

Vatsal Patel

Male

Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)

Columbus

GA

2016-11-06

23

Vatsal

Patel

07/17/2026

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In the city of Columbus, Georgia, a young man's life was tragically cut short in an act of violence that shook the local community. Vatsal Patel, a 23-year-old male, was working at his family's business, the 5 Corners Lotto, on November 6, 2016, when he was fatally shot during what appeared to be a robbery attempt. Patel was known by friends and customers as a kind and sweet person who had realized his dream of living with his family in the United States.

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  • ledger-enquirer: Police seek possible witness in fatal 5 Corners Lotto shooting
  • The Times of India: City youth shot dead in US robbery - Times of India
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    I can't stop thinking about the courage it must have taken for Vatsal's father, Gautam Patel, to try... ...Read More
    07/11/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the impact this has had on Vatsal Patel's father, Gautam. Not only did h... ...Read More
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    I've been following the Vatsal Patel case, and I keep thinking about the impact on his family, espec... ...Read More
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