US: Indian doctoral student, 26, fatally shot inside car in the US
Washington, November 24: A tragic incident shook the University of Cincinnati Medical School community as Aaditya Adlakha, a 26-year-old Indian doctoral student, fell victim to a senseless shooting in Ohio, resulting in his untimely death. Aaditya, a fourth-year student in the molecular and developmental biology program, met a tragic end inside a car, marking an abrupt and devastating loss, according to reports from WXIX-TV.
The devastating incident unfolded earlier this month at the UC Medical Center, where Aaditya Adlakha succumbed to gunshot wounds, as confirmed by the Hamilton County Coroner's Office.
Details emerged from November 9, when Cincinnati Police found a vehicle crashed into a wall on the upper deck of the Western Hills Viaduct, with a man inside suffering from gunshot wounds. Reports from ShotSpotter, a gunfire detection service, indicated gunfire in the vicinity around 6:20 am, preceding the distressing discovery. Officers responded to calls from passing drivers who noticed bullet-riddled car windows and a person in critical condition inside, shared Cincinnati Police Lt. Jonathan Cunningham.
Transported to UC Medical Center, Aaditya fought for survival but tragically passed away two days later, despite medical efforts. As the investigation unfolds, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, leaving the community and local media in search of answers regarding this devastating incident.
Expressions of shock and grief poured in from the university community, with Senior Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Andrew Filak, describing Aaditya as beloved, brilliant, and dedicated. Filak highlighted Aaditya's exceptional research focusing on neuroimmune communication and its implications in pain and inflammatory conditions, shedding light on his promising academic pursuits.
Hailing from North India, Aaditya Adlakha journeyed to Cincinnati to pursue his medical education, having earned his bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Delhi's Ramjas College in 2018 and a master's degree in physiology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 2020.
The vehicle Aaditya was in bore the marks of multiple bullet hits, with the driver's side window showing at least three visible bullet holes, serving as grim evidence of the tragic event. The University of Cincinnati Medical School extended its deepest condolences to Aaditya's family and everyone acquainted with him, mourning the loss of a bright and promising scholar taken away too soon.
- With inputs from agencies
