A 30-year-old software professional from Telangana’s Mahabubnagar was shot dead by police in the United States earlier this month following an altercation with his roommate that reportedly escalated into violence.
The deceased, Mohammed Nizamuddin, who had been working in Santa Clara, California, was killed on September 3 when police opened fire inside his residence. The incident was confirmed by both family members and a statement from the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD).
Nizamuddin’s father, Mohammed Hasnuddin, told PTI that the family was informed of the tragedy only on Thursday. In a letter to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, he wrote:
“Today morning, I came to know he (Nizamuddin) was shot dead by Santa Clara Police and his mortal remains are in some hospital in Santa Clara, California. I do not know the actual reasons why the police shot him dead.”
Family members said the dispute with his roommate began over a petty issue, reportedly related to the air conditioner, and soon escalated into violence involving knives. A relative told ANI:
“When the police entered the room, they asked the occupants to show their hands. One boy complied; the other did not. The police then fired four rounds. It is extremely regrettable that, according to reports, no proper inquiry took place and the shooting happened so quickly.”
Hasnuddin appealed to the External Affairs Minister to facilitate the repatriation of his son’s body to Mahabubnagar. Majlis Bachao Tahreek (MBT) spokesperson Amjed Ullah Khan, who shared the family’s letter with the media, also urged the government to intervene.
According to an NDTV report citing a police statement, SCPD officers responded to a 911 call about a stabbing and found Nizamuddin allegedly armed with a knife and pinning down his roommate.
“SCPD officers arrived, encountered the suspect, and were involved in an Officer-Involved Shooting. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for their injuries,” the statement said.
The department added that the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office and SCPD have launched a joint investigation, which remains active. Authorities said further updates are expected once the probe progresses.
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