By Ch Sushil Rao
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HYDERABAD: Police in California’s Santa Clara Thursday issued a search warrant to verify whether an online post alleging “racial discrimination” was authored by software engineer Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 32-year old from Telangana’s Mahbubnagar district who was shot dead by police on Sept 3. The post appeared eight hours before the shooting.Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) confirmed it was aware of the post attributed to Nizamuddin, in which he spoke of “racial discrimination” and blamed “white supremacy” for losing his job. The SCPD probe also covers the “officer-involved in the shooting.”You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Gold Rate Today in Hyderabad | Silver Rate Today in HyderabadAs per SCPD, officers had responded to an emergency call about a stabbing at Nizamuddin’s residence on Eisenhower Drive. They claimed they found him armed with a knife sand attacking his roommate. One of the officers shot him after he allegedly refused to drop the weapon.Techie’s final months being probed by copsNizamuddin had been employed through a thirdparty agency until his termination in Feb 2024.In a statement Thursday, police said he shared the residence with injured roommate and two other tenants. Relations with the roommate had reportedly soured in recent months over household issues. Tensions peaked in July when he allegedly damaged property after an argument. The dispute escalated when the landlord initiated eviction proceedings. On Aug 29, the victim testified in court in support of eviction, which police believe was a key trigger for the Sept 3 attack.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Solar Eclipse 2025, date and visibility!