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Death of Rohingya refugee left in parking lot by US border agents ruled a homicide

The Guardian · · 683 words · By Lok Darjee
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“Authorities have ruled that the death of Nurul Amin Shah, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee from Myanmar who was left by immigration agents at a restaurant in Buffalo, was a homicide.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On February 24, 2026, Nurul Amin Shah Alam (born January 1, 1970), a blind 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, was found dead five days after being dropped off near a Tim Hortons by United States Border Pat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The prime minister of Pakistan is the head of the Government of Pakistan. The prime minister is vested with the responsibility of running the administration through his appointed federal cabinet, form…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nurul Amin (15 July 1893 – 2 October 1974) was a Pakistani politician and jurist who served as the eighth prime minister of Pakistan from 7 December to 20 December 1971. His premiership term of only 1…
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“Shah, who was visually impaired, died on 24 February, five days after US Border Patrol agents dropped him off in the parking lot of a Tim Hortons on a cold winter night without notifying his family or attorney.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On February 24, 2026, Nurul Amin Shah Alam (born January 1, 1970), a blind 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, was found dead five days after being dropped off near a Tim Hortons by United States Border Pat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (born 25 December 1949) is a Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the prime minister of Pakistan for three non-consecutive terms, first serving from 1990 to 19…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nurul Amin (15 July 1893 – 2 October 1974) was a Pakistani politician and jurist who served as the eighth prime minister of Pakistan from 7 December to 20 December 1971. His premiership term of only 1…
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“The Erie county medical examiner’s office said the cause of death was 'complications of a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration', and ruled the manner of death a homicide.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Buffalo Police Department (BPD) is the second-largest city police force in the state of New York. In 2012, it had over nine hundred employees, including over seven hundred police officers. The Buf…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On February 24, 2026, Nurul Amin Shah Alam (born January 1, 1970), a blind 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, was found dead five days after being dropped off near a Tim Hortons by United States Border Pat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Richard N. Hy, also known as Angry Cops, is an American YouTuber, Special Victims Unit detective for the Buffalo Police Department, and US Army Drill Sergeant. His YouTube channel consists of vlogs, c…
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“The examiner added that, for death certification purposes, 'homicide' refers to a death resulting from the actions of another person, including negligent acts or omissions, and does not imply intent to cause harm or establish criminal liability.”
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“The Erie county district attorney’s office said it had requested the autopsy report and would review the findings alongside other evidence.”
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“Shah had resettled in Buffalo in December 2024 with his wife and two sons after fleeing decades of persecution in Myanmar.”
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“Shah was arrested on 15 February 2025.”
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“According to his family, he had gone to a nearby Burmese grocery store and bought a few items, including a curtain rod he later used as a walking stick.”
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“He became disoriented on his way home and wandered into the Black Rock neighborhood of north-west Buffalo.”
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“He entered the backyard of Tracy Chicon, a white resident, as she was letting her dog out.”
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“Chicon called police and described Shah as 'an unidentified Black man' in her driveway.”
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“Shah opened a gate, let the dog out, and damaged a shed door with the curtain rod.”
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“He was transferred to Border Patrol custody on 19 February and dropped off at a Tim Hortons parking lot at about 8.18pm without informing his family or attorney.”
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“He was found dead about four miles from where he had been left.”
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“The Guardian has contacted the Erie county sheriff’s office for comment on the homicide ruling.”
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“The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement to the Guardian that Shah’s death 'had nothing to do with Border Patrol'.”
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