Three Indian men were the victims of what authorities in Phoenix, Arizona, are considering a hate crime.
Two Indian men, ages 48 and 24, were on their way home when they were confronted by a group of men and women in "white pride" t-shirts. The men were attacked early Sunday morning.
Relatives of the victims heard the attack and went to help. The 48-year-old Indian man ended up getting shot in the leg.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and others are wanted in connection with the incident. The Bias Crime Unit is investigating.
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