Kochi: A techie Mohammed Nizamuddin, 30, from India was shot dead by the police in California for allegedly stabbing his roommate earlier this month, NDTV said.
Nizamuddin, from Mahabubnagar in Telangana, was shot after he was found inside his residence in Santa Clara with a knife on September 3.
He was also found pinning down his roommate, who had sustained several injuries.
The police responded to a 911 call about a stabbing incident inside the house.
A purported altercation between Nizamuddin and his roommate had escalated, leading to the attack.
The cops encountered the suspect, and were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where they were later declared dead.
The victim who suffered injuries was treated for their injuries,” Hyderabad police said in a statement.
Nizamuddin was a quiet and religious person, and had even publicly raised complaints of racial harassment, wage fraud and wrongful termination from the job, his family said pointing out a LinkedIn post by him.
He added: “Enough is enough, white supremacy/racist white American mentality has to end.”
Seeking a thorough probe into his death, his family sought the assistance of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to transport his mortal remains, which are held at a hospital in Santa Clara for formalities.
His family has urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar intervention in getting a detailed report on the matter and help with repatriation.
US Cops shoot down Indian techie
