Stalker’s Obsession Ends in Tragedy | Raleigh News

0:00It's September 12th. Welcome in. This is Raleigh News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. A woman named Shalani Thacker, 38 years old, was fatally shot on Tuesday in an art and arcade parking lot. Sheriff's officials say the man responsible. 22-year-old Rohit Rohit had been stalking and harassing her for months. Thacker had even obtained a restraining order against him in May, after deputies advised her to do so. Rohit reportedly arrived at the shopping center just before 3pm, and after Thacker was dropped off near her car, he chased her through the parking. Lot and shot her. He then fled the scene, but authorities caught up with him on Highway 50 where he took his own life. Those who knew Shalini describe her as a caring, loving, and selfless individual whose kindness made a lasting impact. Her family is understandably devastated, with her mother stating she feels alone in the world after her daughter's death. Investigators revealed that Rohit's harassment began as early as January, when Thacker found

1:02an Apple Air Tag hidden on her car. He had reportedly developed an obsession, even telling her he wanted to marry her, and had previously deflated her tire and entered her apartment. Rohit was an Indian citizen who had entered the US illegally last August. Homeland security officials have commented on his release, and the immigration policies involved. Or Dash, where Rohit reportedly worked as a delivery driver, is cooperating with the investigation.