Indian techie from Telangana shot dead by US Police in California. How events unfolded

Name: Indian techie from Telangana shot dead by US Police in California. How events unfolded
Uploaded: 2025-09-19T14:02:00+05:30
Duration: 5 min 35 s
Channel: Akshat Khanna

"The caller stated the suspect had stabbed one victim in the in the residence. SCPD officers arrived, encountered the suspect, and were involved in an officer-involved shooting. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead The victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries. The officer was not injured," Santa Clara Police Department said.

Akshat Khanna | Updated on: Sep 19, 2025 | 02:05 PM

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 32-year-old technology professional from Telangana, India, was shot and killed by Santa Clara police officers in California. The incident began as an altercation with his roommate, which escalated into a stabbing. According to reports, Nizamuddin and his roommate engaged in a fight, using knives from the kitchen.

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A neighbour called 911. Upon arrival, police found Nizamuddin in possession of a knife and his roommate with stab wounds. An officer fired four shots, killing Nizamuddin. While the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) is investigating, reports suggest Nizamuddin may have faced workplace issues including wage fraud and racial harassment. Nizamuddin's family, based in India, was only notified of his death two weeks later.