A GoFundMe page that was created in the aftermath of the killing of Hyderabad-based engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla has already raised  $232,156 in 9 hours, contributed by 6,318 people.


Kuchibhotla died at a local hospital in Kansas after being shot in a racial attack by an intoxicated 51-year-old Navy veteran. Adam Purinton, who hurled racial slurs, at Kuchibhotla and his colleague Alok Madasani, said he thought they were Middle Eastern men.

Purinton shot at the men at Austins Bar and Grill on Wednesday night, killing Kuchibhotla and injuring Madasani, 32, and Ian Grillot, 24, who are in stable condition.

The GoFundMe page was created to raise funds to send Kuchibhotla's remains back to India "so his parents can say goodbye to their beloved son". The page has crossed its $150,000 goal in just nine hours.

Ian's sister Maggie also commented on the page saying: "My brother was the third victim. My deepest condolences to the family- I'm so very sorry for your loss. My brother wishes he could have done more for your family. Keeping everyone in my prayers."


Image: Srinivas Kuchibhotla. Picture courtesy: GoFundme.com