Erie County Medical Examiner Rules Nearly Blind Rohingya Refugee’s Buffalo Death a Homicide After CBP Tim Hortons Drop‑Off
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The Erie County medical examiner ruled the Feb. death of 56‑year‑old Rohingya refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam a homicide, finding he died of a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration after being left by CBP at a Tim Hortons in Buffalo; the ruling means the death resulted from another’s actions or inaction but does not itself determine criminal liability. Shah Alam, who was nearly blind and whose family says it was not notified of his release (his lawyer reported him missing Feb. 22 and his body was found Feb. 24), had been released on bail after a February plea; the Erie County DA and New York AG have opened investigations while Gov. Kathy Hochul called the conduct “cruel” and DHS disputed the finding, calling it a hoax and denying Border Patrol responsibility.