An Indian-origin doctor was shot and killed in Tuscaloosa, US, on Friday. The victim, identified as Dr. Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, died at the scene. He was a renowned physician who operated several hospitals across the United States.
Originally from Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Ramesh was a co-founder and medical director of a group of local medical professionals known as the Crimson Network. He was well-known for his contributions to healthcare and practiced as a physician in Tuscaloosa.
“We have been informed of Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty’s passing. The Peramsetty family requests privacy as they grieve his loss. They have received an outpouring of love and support. We will continue to honor him in the way he would have wanted. Thank you for your understanding,” the Crimson Care Network Team said in a Facebook post.
The Crimson Care Network also mentioned that its team is "prepared to make more statements within the next few days."
According to his WebMD page, Dr. Peramsetty graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and Sri Venkateswara Medical College in 1986, and he had 38 years of experience.
He worked in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as well as four other locations, specializing in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine. He was also affiliated with the Diploma in Child Health (DCH) Regional Medical Center.
Local reports state that a street in Tuscaloosa was named after him due to his significant contributions to the medical field.
He did extensive work during the Covid-19 pandemic and received awards for his efforts. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters, all of whom are settled in the US.
Additionally, he donated ₹14 lakh to Menakuru High School in Andhra Pradesh, where he studied, and contributed to the construction of a Sai temple in his village, according to reports.
