Pankaj Rana

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 21, 2023, 21-year-old Pankaj Rana, a clerk at the Hop In convenience store in Sylacauga, Alabama, tragically lost his life in an accidental shooting. Around 12:45 p.m., a firefighter entered the store and discovered Rana lying behind the counter with a handgun nearby. Upon reviewing surveillance footage, authorities determined that Rana had accidentally shot himself in the head while handling a firearm kept behind the counter for employee protection.

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    Victim Details

    Pankaj Rana

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Sylacauga

    AL

    2023-08-21

    21

    Pankaj

    Rana

    Accidental

    11/24/2024

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    09/15/2023
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