Renowned Indian-American doctor shot dead by friend

June 15, 2015 11:58

Renowned Indian-American cardiologist Suresh Gadasalli, who performed the world's first simultaneous hybrid revascularisation, was shot dead by his friend and business associate who then committed suicide in Odesaa in the US state of Texas, the police said.

Dr Gadasalli, 53, was shot dead by 60-year-old patient and business associate Ayyasamy Thangam at the 'Healthy Heart Centre' on Thursday, according to a release issued by the Odessa police department.

Thangam then closed the door of the room the two men were in and witnesses heard another, single gunshot, it added.

According to corporal Steve LeSueur, the two men were close friends and business associates.

Dr Gadasalli's brother-in-law said that the two families knew each other for a decade, and that the last rites will be held in Odessa likely on Wednesday.

The incident shocked the city of 2.5 lakh people.

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