Ravindra Airy moved from India to Akron four months ago for a chance at a better life, according to friends.
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Instead, his life has been forever changed after he was shot multiple times while chasing a robbery suspect.
Doctors had to take the drastic action of amputating part of his left leg in order to save his life, according to those who know Airy and the police.
Airy, 25, remains at Cleveland Clinic Akron General nearly two weeks after the shooting. Police were told the violence happened shortly after Airy ran after someone who stole a tip jar from Gas & Save on West Exchange Street.
Prakash Bhandari, the owner of Gas & Save, said Airy’s plan to achieve the American dream was based on his desire to help family members who are farmers in India.