Summary
Authorities have ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar, as a homicide. He was allegedly left at a closed doughnut shop by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and died from complications related to a perforated ulcer, hypothermia, and dehydration.
Key Facts
- Nurul Amin Shah Alam was a 56-year-old refugee from Myanmar.
- He was nearly blind.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers left him at a Tim Hortons in Buffalo, New York, in February.
- The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide.
- Causes of death included a perforated ulcer, hypothermia, and dehydration.
- CBP claimed he showed no signs of distress or needing special help.
- He was reported missing on February 22 and found dead on February 24.
- Buffalo's mayor stated the restaurant was closed when he was left there.
