In the early hours of June 5, 2026, tragedy struck North Philadelphia when Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old man from Telangana, India, was fatally shot after delivering a pizza to a vacant housing complex. His family alleges that the delivery was a “trap” meant to kill him, as nothing was stolen from him. The Consulate General of India in New York is in touch with local authorities and Anshul’s family, extending all possible assistance.
**Background of Anshul Kuncha**
Anshul Kuncha hailed from Gundlapochampally in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana. He had been residing in the United States for nearly four years, working full-time at a multinational corporation. To earn extra income, Anshul worked part-time as a pizza delivery executive on weekends. His sister, Tanvi, described him as a “loving and joyful” person who had been in the U.S. for nearly four years. ([indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/telangana-man-shot-dead-fake-pizza-delivery-trap-philadelphia-10728091/?utm_source=openai))
**The Incident**
On the night of June 5, Anshul received a pizza delivery order to a vacant unit in the Raymon Rosen Homes housing complex on Edgeley Street in North Philadelphia. After completing the delivery, he was shot in the head and left unresponsive on the ground. Police found a phone number from where the order was made and are working on this lead.
**Family’s Allegations**
Anshul’s family believes the delivery was a “trap” meant to kill him, as nothing was stolen from him. Tanvi stated, “He was told to deliver pizza in an abandoned area, but we later learned it was a decoy. There was no one there; it was a trap, meant solely to kill him.” ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-man-anshul-kuncha-shot-dead-after-delivering-fake-pizza-order-family-says-trap-telangana-man-shot-dead-philadelphia-11602020?pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll_Imagetopscroll&utm_source=openai))
**Consulate’s Response**
The Consulate General of India in New York has acknowledged the incident and is in touch with local authorities and Anshul’s family, extending all possible assistance. A post on the Consulate’s official social media account stated, “We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Mr. Anshul Kuncha, an Indian national in Philadelphia, PA. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time. The Consulate is in touch with Anshul’s family and is extending all possible assistance.” ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-man-anshul-kuncha-shot-dead-after-delivering-fake-pizza-order-family-says-trap-telangana-man-shot-dead-philadelphia-11602020?pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll_Imagetopscroll&utm_source=openai))
**Community’s Reaction**
The tragic killing of Anshul has sparked concern among members of the Telugu community in the United States and in Telangana, where relatives, friends, and residents of Gundlapochampally are mourning the loss of the young man. Tanvi appealed to authorities for the swift return of her brother’s mortal remains to India, stating, “Our only request is that his body be brought back to India as early as possible.” ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-man-anshul-kuncha-shot-dead-after-delivering-fake-pizza-order-family-says-trap-telangana-man-shot-dead-philadelphia-11602020?pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll_Imagetopscroll&utm_source=openai))
**Investigation and Authorities’ Statement**
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating the incident. Chief Inspector Scott Small stated, “We do have the phone number that made that pizza delivery.” Authorities are working to identify the individuals responsible for this tragic event.
As the investigation continues, the community and Anshul’s family await justice and the return of his remains to India.
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