😱 Indian Techie Shot Dead in the US After Roommate Fight Turns Violent!
- MediaFx
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
TL;DR;Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software engineer from Telangana, was shot dead by US police in Santa Clara, California, after a domestic dispute with his roommate allegedly turned violent. He had earlier posted about racial discrimination and workplace harassment. His family is demanding justice and a proper investigation.
From Mahabubnagar to Silicon Valley… and Then This!
Mohammed Nizamuddin came from a small town in Telangana with big dreams. After completing his master’s degree in computer science in the US in 2016, he landed a tech job and settled in Santa Clara, California.
But all those dreams came crashing down on 3rd September 2025, when he was shot and killed by US cops. According to police, they responded to a 911 call about a stabbing at his home, where they allegedly found Nizamuddin and his roommate involved in a violent altercation.
What Went Down That Morning?
Police say they reached his apartment around 6 AM after reports of a stabbing. They claim Nizamuddin was still armed with a knife when they arrived and that the roommate was badly injured.
That’s when they say they were “forced” to shoot. Nizamuddin was taken to hospital but didn’t survive. The roommate is still recovering.
Behind the Scenes: A Troubled Work Life
This wasn't just about a roommate fight. Nizamuddin had been sharing disturbing posts on LinkedIn, where he accused his former employers of:
Racial discrimination
White supremacy at work
Wage fraud
Wrongful termination
He had lost his job earlier this year and had tried seeking legal help. He said he was being mentally harassed and targeted. His LinkedIn posts sounded like cries for help — but no one listened.
Family Speaks Out
His family in Mahabubnagar says the fight began over something silly — an AC issue. But it spiraled into something ugly. They’re asking:
Why was deadly force used?
Why wasn’t any mental health support given?
Where’s the bodycam footage?
They’ve demanded the Indian government step in and help bring his body back home. They also want an independent investigation into the shooting.
Bigger Picture: Brown Lives at Risk?
Sadly, this isn’t new. Indian students and techies abroad often face racism, bullying, visa threats, and mental health issues. But most don’t speak up — and those who do, like Nizamuddin, get ignored.
Was this just a roommate fight? Or was it a mental breakdown triggered by workplace trauma and isolation in a foreign country?
Why is the system so quick to shoot and so slow to support?
MediaFx View: From the People’s Side
This is what happens when the working class is thrown into hostile environments without any safety net. Nizamuddin’s story is not just about a violent morning in California — it’s about the thousands of Indian workers abroad, exploited by corporations, racially targeted, and then discarded.
He needed support, not bullets.
It’s time we demand stronger protections for Indian workers overseas and question the systems that make their lives unsafe.
What do YOU think?
Is this racial profiling? Could this have been avoided? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
