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11-09-2026
The news report covers the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Shalini Thakur in Sacramento, California, following months of alleged stalking and harassment. CBS NewsKey details reported from the case:
- The Victim and Suspect: The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 38-year-old Shalini Thakur. The suspected shooter was identified by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office as 22-year-old Rohit Rohit. The two reportedly knew each other for around two years through work, although they worked for different companies. CBS News+ 2
- Escalating Stalking: Investigators stated Rohit had been stalking and harassing Thakur since at least January. Incidents included hiding an Apple AirTag under the hood of her car, deflating one of her vehicle’s tires and following her to work to offer help, and obtaining a copy of her apartment key to enter her home while she was asleep. CBS News+ 1
- Restraining Order: After encouragement from sheriff’s deputies, Thakur obtained a civil harassment restraining order against Rohit in May. In late July, she reported a violation of the order when groceries were left outside her residence. CBS News+ 1
- The Shooting: Just before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday outside a shopping center near a Panera Bread on Howe Avenue in the Arden-Arcade area, Rohit confronted Thakur as she was being dropped off. When she attempted to flee, he chased her, shot her multiple times, and then shot her at close range while she was on the ground. She died at the scene. CBS News+ 1
- Aftermath: Witnesses gave a description of the shooter’s vehicle, which was tracked by deputies using automated license plate readers (Flock system) to Highway 50 near Howe Avenue. When deputies attempted a stop, the vehicle stopped on the freeway, where Rohit was found dead inside from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. CBS News+ 1