The accused in the killing of Hyderabad software engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla in Olathe, Kansas, USA, on February 22, Adam Purinton, was produced in a court today and charges framed against him.
It may be mentioned that Kuchibotla was shot dead by Purinton, a Navy veteran, stated to be an alcoholic, in Austin Bar & Grill in Olathe of Kansas.
Kuchibotla and his friend Alok Madisani were enjoying the evening in the bar when the 59-year-old accused, without any provocation, picked an argument with the two and later opened fire shouting "you are terrorists" and "get out of my country".
Kuchibotla died in the shooting incident while Madisani and an American Ian Grillot suffered bullet injuries.
The police arrested the killer, who was hiding in another bar, and framed culpable homicide and other relevant charges.
They are also stated to be gathering evidence from eye-witnesses of the shootout.
It is stated that if proved guilty of the charges, the assailant may even face the death penalty.