# FBI Shot Russian-Born US Citizen, Family Still in the Dark 2026-08-10T15:52:15+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Two years ago, FBI agents shot and killed a Russian-born US citizen in suburban Virginia. His family still does not know why they were targeted. According to NDTV, in the weeks before his death, the man abruptly left his home, withdrew large amounts of cash, and began preparing to leave the country. The FBI has not provided an explanation. The man, a naturalised US citizen, had no known criminal record. His sudden behavioural change before the shooting has only deepened the mystery. The family continues to seek answers, but the case remains unresolved. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: FBI, mystery, Russia, shooting, US citizen Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/fbi-shot-russian-born-us-citizen-family-still-in-the-dark/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/fbi-shot-russian-born-us-citizen-family-still-in-the-dark/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.