State will not seek death penalty against Alton man accused of killing family members
Alton, TX (KRGV) — The state will not seek the death penalty against 19-year-old Gaurav Chopra, an Alton man indicted in the deaths of his parents and grandmother, according to the district attorney.
According to the indictment, Chopra was charged with capital murder of multiple persons, attempt to commit capital murder of multiple persons and evading arrest in connection with the June 16 deaths.
He is due back in court next Monday.
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As previously reported, 56-year-old Sweeta Ram, 46-year-old Kamlesh Rani and 73-year-old Minder Kaur were allegedly shot by Chopra who then fled the scene. Chopra is also accused of shooting at his brother but missed.
Authorities arrested Chopra after a police chase ended in a vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital.
A motive for the killings has yet to be disclosed.