Kiran Patel dies in fatal Union shooting
Fatal Union shooting death of Kiran Patel
Police reports indicate a tragic incident occurred in Union, South Carolina following a man armed with a weapon firing at individuals at a retail establishment late Tuesday night. The fatal shooting investigation led authorities to discover Patel, a 49-year-old resident of Union, deceased in the parking area of a store. Union law enforcement responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a call about the shooting incident.
The preliminary examination conducted by responding officers revealed evidence of a struggle, including shell casings discovered near the point of impact and damage to the store’s front window. Patel was confirmed as the victim through official medical examiner’s procedures. A local resident expressed concern about the escalating violence, stating, “I don’t know what’s going on, but everybody needs to start praising God and leave these guns and things alone.”
This specific shooting incident appears to be occurring independently from an earlier fatal shooting investigation. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the death of Charles Nathan Crosby, a 67-year-old male found deceased in a residential yard, to determine if the homicides may be connected. Crosby, described by acquaintances as a friend of the victim’s associate, was reportedly found by a woman who heard four shots and observed the fatal outcome.
A community member provided insight into the victim’s background, noting Crosby’s proximity to a housing authority facility and a professional connection in the past. Despite retirement, the individual maintained contact with Crosby through casual interactions. The ongoing investigation by Union Public Safety officials remains active, with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division providing additional support due to the severity of the circumstances.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging members of the public to provide information related to either incident to assist in identifying those responsible. A concerned resident emphasized the need for transparency, suggesting, “People don’t tell, and we need to start letting people know who are committing these crimes because if they did it to one person, they can do it to another tomorrow, and they need to be arrested.”
