SANTA CLARA — Authorities on Friday released additional details about a fatal police shooting earlier this month in Santa Clara , including the deceased man’s name and possible motive for stabbing his roommate, which led an officer to open fire.

The Santa Clara Police Department identified the man as Nizamuddin Mohammed in an update on its investigation into the shooting.

In the update, Santa Clara police Lt. Eric Lagergren said an investigation determined Mohammed’s relationship with the victim had deteriorated in recent months. The two shared a home with one other person in the 1800 block of Eisenhower Drive.

“Disagreements escalated over household matters, including thermostat use, and tensions increased after an incident in July 2025, when the suspect damaged property after an arg

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