Tragedy in East Oak Cliff: A Family of Three Lost to Murder-Suicide
Introduction to the Incident
The fatal shooting of a family of three in east Oak Cliff on Saturday is believed to have been a murder-suicide.
Three-year-old Pranish Pradhan and 37-year-old Ranjana Shrestha were both shot and later died in the 1900 block of Dudley Avenue around 2:45 a.m., according to the Dallas County medical examiner’s office and Dallas police.
The two were shot by Lalit Pradhan, 53, police said in a news release Saturday.
Pradhan was later found by officers suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. He died that night at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, according to the medical examiner’s office.
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The Victims and Their Family
Pradhan was the father of 3-year-old Pranish and husband to Shrestha, their family said in a GoFundMe.
“The incident has shattered both sides of the family and left deep emotional and cultural wounds that will take years to heal,” the family said in the GoFundMe.
The family said in the GoFundMe that what happened narrows the perspective of who Pradhan was.
“He was a respected educator, a community volunteer, and a man who had spent decades serving others,” the family said.
Lalit Pradhan’s Background
Pradhan was a founding teacher at New Horizon Academy in the Sanischare Refugee Camp where he educated students, the family said.
Shrestha was a loving mother and Pranish was a joyful soul whose life was cut tragically short, the family said.
Support for the Family
The GoFundMe will help cover funeral costs and traditional Nepali death rituals, “which are essential to help the family honor their loved ones and find some spiritual closure during this unimaginable time,” they said.
Conclusion
The tragic incident in east Oak Cliff has left a family and a community in mourning. The loss of three lives, including a young child, is a devastating reminder of the importance of addressing mental health and supporting those in need. As the family and community come to terms with this tragedy, it is essential to remember the victims and their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in east Oak Cliff?
A: A family of three, including a 3-year-old child, was fatally shot in what is believed to be a murder-suicide.
Q: Who were the victims?
A: The victims were 3-year-old Pranish Pradhan, 37-year-old Ranjana Shrestha, and 53-year-old Lalit Pradhan.
Q: Who was the shooter?
A: According to police, Lalit Pradhan shot his wife and child before taking his own life.
Q: How can I support the family?
A: A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover funeral costs and traditional Nepali death rituals for the family.
Q: What was Lalit Pradhan’s background?
A: Pradhan was a respected educator and community volunteer who had spent decades serving others. He was also a founding teacher at New Horizon Academy in the Sanischare Refugee Camp.
