Albany Woman Killed in Shooting Identified as UCSF Dental Student

An Albany woman found dead in an apparent homicide in her apartment on Monday has been identified as a University of California at San Francisco dental school student. Randhir Kaur, 37, was found dead in her apartment in the 1000 block of Kains Avenue around 4 p.m. on Monday, according to Albany police.

She was discovered there lying on the floor by a relative who came to check on her, and pronounced dead at the scene. Police are treating the death as a homicide resulting from a single gunshot wound. An autopsy scheduled to be conducted today will provide the official cause of death, police said.

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UCSF dental school officials said Kaur was enrolled in the International Dentist Program with an anticipated June 2016 graduation date.

“She was a treasured member of our community, and our hearts go out to her family and friends at this very difficult time,” dental school officials said in a statement. “She will be deeply missed.”

A candlelight vigil is planned at the school on Monday evening, from 5 to 7 p.m. Police said they are actively following up on leads, but have not identified any suspects or a motive for the killing.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call Albany police at (510) 525-7300. Anonymous tips can also be made to Bay Area Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or by going to www.bayareacrimestoppers.org.

By Bay City News

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