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Preyesh Patel

Case from Newport-news, VA dated Jun 16, 2022

Victim Details

Preyesh Patel

Male

Newport-news

VA

2022-06-16

52

Preyesh

Patel

07/19/2026

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In the late hours of a Wednesday evening in June 2022, a devastating event unfolded inside a 7-Eleven on Kiln Creek Parkway in Newport News, Virginia, shattering the lives of two families. Preyesh Patel, a 52-year-old man and the owner of the convenience store, was shot and killed in what authorities believe was a robbery attempt. The tragic incident, which occurred on June 15, also claimed the life of his employee, 35-year-old Logan Edward William Thomas.

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  • WAVY.com: Owner, employee fatally shot inside 7-Eleven in Newport News
  • 13newsnow.com: Police share suspect photos in double shooting that killed two 7-Eleven employees
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    I was just reading about the Patel and Thomas case, and it's so disturbing. It’s chilling to think... ...Read More
    11/19/2024
    I was really struck by the descriptions of Preyesh Patel’s commitment to the community and Logan T... ...Read More
    06/04/2024
    I can't help but feel deeply for the Patel and Thomas families. It's beyond words how unfair and dev... ...Read More
    05/16/2023
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