India, Oct. 4 -- Authorities in Texas started an investigation into the shooting death of an Indian student, Chandrashekar Pole, 27, during what police believe was a robbery at a Dallas gas station.

"We are continuing the investigation into the details surrounding this tragic incident as we work to bring clarity to this case," police said.

Chandrashekar Pole was from Telangana and was employed part-time at the gas station while pursuing a Master's degree in Data Analytics at the University of North Texas in Denton.

Police say the incident occurred on Friday. While local media reports say the shooting was a robbery, police have yet to release any further details surrounding the death.

The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office will co...