The Department of Homeland Security reported that a California woman, Shalini Thakur, was tragically shot outside a Sacramento County Panera Bread by an illegal immigrant who had been stalking her for months. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and the suspect, Rohit Rohit, approached Thakur near her car, chased her when she attempted to flee, and shot her in the head. He then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Police officers responding to the incident located Rohit, but he took his own life before being apprehended. Rohit, an illegal immigrant from India, had entered the United States through Arizona and was released by the Biden administration, according to DHS.
“This tragedy could have been prevented if the Biden administration hadn’t released this killer into our country,” said a DHS spokesperson. “Sanctuary politicians need to stop enacting reckless policies that endanger American lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family.”
Thakur had been granted a restraining order against Rohit after enduring months of stalking. According to ABC 10, Rohit was initially known to her as a DoorDash delivery driver, who would frequently park outside her home. He engaged her in daily conversations and eventually attempted to coerce her into marriage. Rohit also prevented her from socializing and threatened to harm himself or anyone she interacted with.
The stalking began when Thakur found an Apple AirTag in her car’s hood. Rohit’s actions escalated, and he deflated her car tires, followed her to work, and acquired a copy of her apartment key to enter her home while she slept. Despite obtaining a restraining order in May, Rohit continued stalking Thakur until July.
Thakur’s mother, Sudesh Kumari, expressed frustration, stating, “She could have been saved. She called the police countless times, but no action was taken.”
Rohit had entered the U.S. illegally in August 2023, arrested by U.S. Border Patrol, and subsequently released under a policy allowing migrants into the U.S. with a designated court date.
DoorDash has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding Rohit’s employment.
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