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Fatal Shooting of Shalini Thakur Outside Sacramento Panera Bread
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Core Event
On an afternoon in Sacramento, 22-year-old Shalini Thakur was chased and shot multiple times outside a Panera Bread located near Howe and Northrup avenues. Investigators say Rohit Rohit, 22, confronted Thakur as she attempted to flee and then fired. Deputies located Rohit minutes later on eastbound Highway 50 near Watt Avenue with assistance from the FLOCK camera system; he was found dead inside his vehicle from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Stalking History and Restraining Order
Court records show Thakur had accused Rohit of nearly a year of escalating stalking, alleging he followed her, tampered with her vehicle, installed an undisclosed tracking device, and threatened to shoot himself or anyone she met. A proof of service filed May 19 indicates Rohit was personally served with temporary restraining order documents. Despite the order, investigators reported continued harassment, including a July incident in which Rohit allegedly left items outside Thakur’s home.
Mother’s Account and Calls
Sudesh Kumari, whose husband died two years earlier, recounted the final phone conversation with her only daughter. At 1:58 p.m., Thakur told Kumari she would call back within 15 minutes—a call that never came. Kumari displayed a series of unanswered calls and WhatsApp messages sent after the conversation, expressing growing worry. She later said, “Police not protect my daughter,” attributing the failure to protect her to law-enforcement response.
Official Investigation Findings
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Rohit was the shooter and that deputies located him within minutes using traffic-camera footage. Detectives had remained in contact with Thakur for months and encouraged her to seek a restraining order; they noted the harassment persisted after the order’s issuance.
Verbatim Quote
“I am alone in this world,” — Sudesh Kumari
