, Jan. 24 -- Four people were shot dead early Friday in Lawrenceville, Georgia of United New, in what authorities said appeared to be a family dispute.

The suspected shooter has been taken into custody.

The Indian Consulate in Atlanta expressed grief over the incident, saying on X that the alleged shooter had been arrested and that all possible assistance was being provided to the bereaved family.

"We are deeply grieved by a tragic shooting incident linked to an alleged family dispute, in which an Indian national was among the victims. The alleged shooter has been arrested, and all possible assistance is being extended to the bereaved family," the consulate said.

Local media identified the suspect as Vijay Kumar, 51, of Atlanta.

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