Road Rage Shooting Victim Home After 17 Months Rehab

A life-altering road rage incident has dramatically changed the reality for a South Jersey family. Kishan Patel, 32, has returned home to Voorhees after spending 17 months in a Texas rehabilitation facility, now requiring specialized, around-the-clock medical care.

His family reports that while Kishan has limited brain activity and is paralyzed, he has made significant progress, no longer needing a ventilator or oxygen. The family has invested more than $1 million in renovations to their home, adapting the entire first floor to accommodate the necessary therapy equipment and their son's extensive care needs.

The incident occurred in May 2024 when Kishan Patel was driving home and was shot multiple times by Hieu Tran, an off-duty New York Police Department officer, on Route 73 in Voorhees. Tran was subsequently fired from the NYPD and pleaded guilty to attempted murder, receiving a 10-year prison sentence last year.

Kishan Patel's family has initiated a lawsuit against the NYPD and New York City. They allege that the authorities were aware of Tran's history of alcohol abuse and mental health challenges but failed to adequately address them. The family's attorney stated that this case should prompt the NYPD to reassess its hiring and officer retention practices.

Having already incurred millions in medical expenses for Kishan's care, the family is urging New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to acknowledge their situation and hold the NYPD accountable. They express a desire to prevent other families from enduring similar preventable tragedies.