WASHINGTON: Two Indians have been shot dead by masked men at a convenience store in the US.

The victims have been identified as 55-year-old Jagtar Bhatti and 20-year-old Pawan Singh.

The incident happened at the store in the 400Block of Middlebury Street in the northern Indiana city on Thursday.

Police, who are investigating the double murder, said they are looking for two or more suspects.

Family and friends said they are waiting to learn more details about what happened from the police, local media reported.

“Everyone knew how good they were,” said Lori Sally, a neighbour.

“They were so nice. I didn’t have any friends in the area and they just took me in like family,” she said.