The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported a tragic incident involving a California woman who was fatally shot outside a Panera Bread in Sacramento County. The alleged perpetrator was Rohit Rohit, an illegal immigrant from India, who had been stalking her for several months. A restraining order had been issued against him.
According to DHS, Shalini Thakur, 38, was near her vehicle when Rohit approached her. Attempting to escape, she was pursued and shot in the head by Rohit, who then drove away. Authorities say responding police officers pursued him, but he ultimately ended his own life.
The DHS spokesperson commented, “This tragedy could have been avoided if the Biden administration hadn’t released this individual into the country. Sanctuary policies need reevaluation for the safety of American lives. Our condolences go out to the victim’s family.”
Rohit reportedly entered the U.S. illegally through Arizona and was released under the Biden administration’s guidelines, as per DHS. Thakur had initially known Rohit as a DoorDash delivery driver, often seeing him parked outside her home.
Reports indicate Rohit’s behavior became increasingly alarming, starting with the discovery of an Apple AirTag hidden in Thakur’s car. His actions escalated as he coerced her into marriage and isolated her from others. He further threatened violence to several people, including himself.
Incidents included deflating Thakur’s car tires and following her to work to feign assistance. Alarmingly, he allegedly acquired a copy of her apartment key, entering her home unauthorized.
Despite a restraining order issued in May, Rohit maintained his stalking through July. Thakur’s mother lamented how often her daughter sought police help without actionable support. “She could have been saved,” Sudesh Kumari stated.
DHS mentioned that Rohit’s initial U.S. arrival occurred in August 2023. Arrested by U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona, he was subsequently released under a policy allowing court-scheduled migrants to enter the country.
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