The grieving parents of Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old Indian-origin student who was shot dead in a bar shooting in Austin, have issued a statement after their daughter was identified as the second victim in the incident.
“It is with profound grief and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the tragic loss of our beloved daughter, Savitha, in the recent terrorist attack. She was 21 years old and our only child. Our hearts are broken beyond words,” the family said in a statement.
They described Savitha as a bright and compassionate young woman whose presence brought warmth and happiness to everyone around her.
“Savitha was a bright, compassionate and deeply caring young woman whose presence brought warmth, comfort and joy to everyone who knew her,” the statement said.
Savitha was a student at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where she was known for her dedication and academic excellence.
Her family said she had been pursuing her studies with determination and passion, and her loss has left an unimaginable void in their lives.
The shooting, which took place at a bar in Austin, claimed the lives of two people and has shocked the local community. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
