Who was Suresh Patel? Indian national shot dead in front of daughter during armed robbery at his Tennessee shop

Suresh Patel, 56-year-old Gujarati man, was shot dead during an armed robbery at his shop, Ridgecrest Cellars, in Tennessee.

Updated on: Aug 23, 2026, 13:21:36 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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An Indian national named Suresh Patel was shot dead during an armed robbery at his shop, Ridgecrest Cellars, in Tennessee on Thursday evening, August 20. Patel’s daughter reportedly witnessed the murder while she was standing next to him when the gunman opened fire.

The masked suspect was seen on CCTV wearing a grey hoodie, jeans and black work-style boots (City of Jackson, TN - Police Department/Facebook)

The masked suspect was seen on CCTV wearing a grey hoodie, jeans and black work-style boots. Police said he escaped in a white sedan.

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Who was Suresh Patel?

Patel, 56, was from Gujarat, India. He had assumed ownership of Ridgecrest Cellars Wine and Spirits in Jackson just days before the shooting, police said.

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The Jackson Police Department shared information about the shooting in a post on social media

The Jackson Police Department wrote on Facebook, “The Jackson Police Department is investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on the evening of Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Ridgecrest Cellars, located at 2880 Ridgecrest Road. At approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a call regarding a robbery and shooting in the business. According to witnesses, an unidentified suspect entered the establishment, brandished a weapon, and demanded cash from the employees. After taking the money from the employee, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking one of the store employees. The victim was found deceased and identified as Suresh Patel, a 56-year-old man.”

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The post added that the suspect’s face was covered with a paintball-style mask.

Anyone with any information about the shooting has been urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477. Callers to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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