Indian shot dead in USA

Satyen Naik was discovered with a gunshot wound outside the motel when police arrived on the scene

He was later pronounced dead after examination

Newport: A 46-year-old Indian-origin motel owner in Newport city in the US state of North Carolina was shot dead by a homeless trespasser, who barricaded himself inside a room at the property before taking his own life, police said.

Satyen Naik was discovered with a gunshot wound outside the motel when police arrived on the scene on Wednesday.

"Just after 10, the 911 centre received a call about an individual trespassing at the Hostess House," said Newport Police Chief Keith Lewis.

Once Naik was safely away from the building, emergency personnel took him to Carteret Health Care to receive medical attention. He was later pronounced dead.