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Times of Oman
01-05-2025
- Times of Oman
US: Three Indian-origin people found dead after Washington shooting
Washington: Three Indian-origin people were found dead after a shooting at a house in Newcastle town in Washington in the United States, The Seattle Times reported, citing the King County medical examiner's office. King County sheriff's spokesperson Brandyn Hull said Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call around 7 pm on April 24 at a town home off 129th Place Southeast. According to the report in the US media outlet, detectives found blood on the front window and a lone hollow point bullet in the street. Shwetha Panyam (41) and Dhruva Kikkeri (14) died from gunshot injuries. Deaths of Panyam and Dhruva were classified as homicide, while Harshavardhana Kikkeri (44) died due to suicide, according to the medical examiner's office. Brandyn Hull said she could not make a statement on whether the case was believed to be a murder-suicide, The Seattle Times reported. In a statement on Monday, she said, "An investigation such as this takes time, and our detectives are working diligently to try and piece together what led to this incident." "Until this work concludes, the Sheriff's Office won't have any further updates," she added. Homeowner Association President Alex Gumina said a family of four -- a husband, wife and their two sons -- lived in the home and mostly kept to themselves, The Seattle Times reported. The sheriff's office did not release any other information, including any sign of motive or the relationship that the deceased shared.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
US: Three Indian-origin people found dead after Washington shooting
Three Indian-origin people were found dead after a shooting at a house in Newcastle town in Washington in the United States, The Seattle Times reported, citing the King County medical examiner's office. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack A Chinese shadow falls on Pahalgam terror attack case probe How India can use water to pressure Pakistan Buzzkill: How India can dissolve the Pakistan problem, not just swat it King County sheriff's spokesperson Brandyn Hull said Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call around 7 pm on April 24 at a town home off 129th Place Southeast. According to the report in the US media outlet, detectives found blood on the front window and a lone hollow point bullet in the street. Shwetha Panyam (41) and Dhruva Kikkeri (14) died from gunshot injuries. Deaths of Panyam and Dhruva were classified as homicide, while Harshavardhana Kikkeri (44) died due to suicide, according to the medical examiner's office. Brandyn Hull said she could not make a statement on whether the case was believed to be a murder-suicide, The Seattle Times reported. In a statement on Monday, she said, "An investigation such as this takes time, and our detectives are working diligently to try and piece together what led to this incident." (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) "Until this work concludes, the Sheriff's Office won't have any further updates," she added. Live Events Homeowner Association President Alex Gumina said a family of four -- a husband, wife and their two sons -- lived in the home and mostly kept to themselves, The Seattle Times reported. The sheriff's office did not release any other information, including any sign of motive or the relationship that the deceased shared. (ANI)
India Today
29-04-2025
- Business
- India Today
Mysuru entrepreneur, wife and son found dead at US home, murder-suicide suspected
A Mysuru-based tech entrepreneur died by suicide and his wife and son were found shot dead at their residence near Washington in the United States last week, according to several King County Medical Examiner's Office on Monday identified the victims as 57-year-old Harshavardhana Kikkeri, who was the CEO of HoloWorld, a robotics company headquartered in Mysuru's Vijayanagar, his 44-year-old wife Shwetha Panyam, who is also the co-founder of the company, and their 14-year-old County sheriff's spokesperson Brandyn Hull said police are suspecting a murder-suicide, The Seattle Times reported. However, officials are still ascertaining the exact reason behind the incident. The incident happened on Thursday night (US time) and is under investigation. Reports say the younger son, 7 years old, was outside the house when it happened, so he rushed to a townhouse on 129th Place Southeast around 7 pm on Thursday after a 911 call, the King County sheriff's spokesperson later found blood smeared on the front window and a single hollow-point bullet lying in the street."An investigation such as this takes time, and our detectives are working diligently to try and piece together what led to this incident," Hull Gumina, president of the homeowners association, told The Seattle Times that the family of four — a couple and their two sons — mostly kept to WAS HARSHAVARDHANA KIKKERI?advertisementTech innovator Harshavardhana Kikkeri, originally from Kikkeri village in Karnataka, pursued his education in Mysuru and later in the US. He earned a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and worked with Microsoft, focusing on to the description of a TEDx talk posted on YouTube, Kikkeri has received multiple leadership accolades, including the Gold Star from Microsoft, an Excellence Award from Infosys, a Bharat Petroleum Scholarship, and several chess description also claims he holds 44 international patents from countries like the US, China, Japan and Europe.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka tech CEO, wife, and son found dead in US home; Police suspect tragic murder-suicide
A tech entrepreneur from Mysuru , Harshavardhana Kikkeri , was found dead along with his wife and son at their home near Seattle in the United States last week. Police suspect it was a case of murder-suicide , The Seattle Times reported. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack The groundwork before India mounts a strike at Pakistan India considers closing airspace to Pakistani carriers amid rising tensions Cold Start: India's answer to Pakistan's nuclear threats The King County Medical Examiner's Office on Monday identified the victims as 57-year-old Harshavardhana Kikkeri, CEO of robotics company HoloWorld, his 44-year-old wife Shwetha Panyam, who co-founded the company, and their 14-year-old son. Their bodies were discovered at their townhouse in 129th Place Southeast on Thursday night (local US time). According to the King County Sheriff's Office, officers were called to the scene around 7 pm after a 911 emergency call. Deputies found blood on a front window and a single hollow-point bullet on the street outside the home. Detectives are still investigating the exact cause and sequence of events. 'An investigation such as this takes time, and our detectives are working diligently to try and piece together what led to this incident,' sheriff's spokesperson Brandyn Hull told The Seattle Times. Thankfully, the couple's younger son, who is seven years old, survived the incident. Reports say he was outside the house when the tragedy took place. Live Events Neighbours told local media that the family kept to themselves. Alex Gumina, president of the homeowners association, said they were known to be quiet and private. Harshavardhana Kikkeri originally came from Kikkeri village in Karnataka. He completed his early education in Mysuru and later moved to the US, where he earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University . He worked at major tech firms, including Microsoft, where he focused on robotics and innovation. According to a description on his TEDx talk posted on YouTube, Kikkeri held 44 international patents across the US, China, Japan, and Europe. He was honoured with awards such as the Gold Star from Microsoft, an Excellence Award from Infosys , and a Bharat Petroleum Scholarship. He also won several chess championships.
News18
29-04-2025
- News18
Indian Tech Entrepreneur Dies By Suicide After Killing Wife, Son In US
Last Updated: One of their sons escaped the tragedy as he was away from home when the incident occurred. An Indian tech entrepreneur allegedly shot dead his wife and one of his sons at their home in the United States last week, before taking his own life, said the police. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Harshavardhana S Kikkeri (57), his wife, Shwetha Panyam (44), and their 14-year-old son. The incident, which was reported from Newcastle in Washington, took place on April 24. One of their sons escaped the tragedy as he was away from home when the incident occurred. News broadcasters at the scene saw investigators escorting a child from the home and providing comfort. The King County Sheriff's Office has not yet released the identities of the children. It is not immediately clear, said the cops, as to what the provocation was for the extreme act. An investigation into the matter is underway, said the police. According to multiple media reports, which quoted neighbours, the family was described as friendly but reserved. Harshvardhan S Kikkeri, who hailed from KR Pet Taluk of Mandya district, was the founder and CEO of HoloWorld, a robotics company headquartered in Mysuru. His wife was the company co-founder. The entrepreneur, at the peak of his success, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to propose utilising robots for border security purposes. In 2017, he and Shwetha returned to India and co-founded HoloWorld. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company folded in 2022, and the tech entrepreneur returned to the US. The man, an expert in robotics, had also worked for Microsoft in the US. Suicide Prevention. News 18. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata) Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: April 29, 2025, 21:46 IST
