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The Times of India
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'Hearts broken beyond words': Indian-origin Savitha Shan's parents breaks silence after daughter killed in Austin shooting

The grief-stricken family of Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old University of Texas student, who was shot dead by a gunman in an Austin bar, issued a statement after their daughter was identified as the second victim of the shooting. "It is with profound grief and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the tragic loss of our beloved daughter, Savitha in the recent terrorist attack. She was 21 years of ageand our only child. Our hearts are broken beyond words," the statement read.

"Savitha was a bright, compassionate, and deeply caring young woman whose presence brought warmth, comfort, and joy to everyone who knew her. She was a dedicated student at The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business, where she pursued her studies with determination and excellence. Sge believed in working hard, serving others, and living with integrity," the statement read.

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