A 23-year old Richard Florez of North Richland Hills in Texas jas been arrested for the murder of Indian student, Pole Chandrashekar, who was atally shot while working a part-time shift at a Fort Worth gas station on Friday night.

Authorities allege Florez shot Pole at a gas station on Eastchase Parkway before fleeing the scene. Minutes later, Florez reportedly fired at another vehicle about a mile away, then crashed his car into a gate while trying to enter a residence on Meadowbrook Drive.

He was arrested shortly after the crash, and a firearm was recovered from his vehicle.

Fort Worth Police spokesperson Officer Brad Perez confirmed that Florez is currently hospitalized but has been formally charged with homicide. The motive for the attack remains under investigation.

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