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Buffalo mayor blames Border Patrol for death of vulnerable man released in cold
The Erie County Medical Examiner ruled Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death health-related, ruling out exposure or homicide after his release by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, officials said.
- Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead in Buffalo, New York, days after U.S. Customs and Border Protection left him alone at a coffee shop miles from his home without informing his family or attorney.
- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan condemned CBP's handling of Shah Alam's case as unprofessional, inhumane, and preventable, demanding accountability and an explanation for the incident.
- Shah Alam was previously arrested due to a misunderstanding linked to his disability and language barrier, and after his release from county detention, Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a coffee shop as a 'warm, safe location' despite his vulnerabilities.
- The Erie County Medical Examiner ruled Shah Alam's death as health-related, not due to exposure or homicide, and law enforcement continues investigating the circumstances following his release from custody.
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Nearly blind Rohingya refugee dies in Buffalo after being “dropped off” miles from home by CBP agents
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, who was nearly blind and unable to speak English, was left at a donut shop in Buffalo by two Customs and Border Patrol agents five miles from his home and found dead on a downtown city street four days later.
Democrats Are Demanding an Investigation Into the Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
“We need answers," Rep. Timothy Kennedy said. Hans Pennink/APFour Democratic lawmakers on Friday demanded a federal investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee who was found dead in Buffalo, New York, five days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a closed coffee shop.“My heart is broken, our community's heart is broken, and the nation is grieving with Mr. Shah Alam’s family,” Rep. Timothy Kenne…
Outrage as Border Patrol Faces Allegations Over Refugee's Death in New York
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing mounting political pressure after allegations that border patrol agents left a nearly blind refugee to die in Buffalo, New York. The death of 56-year-old Nurul Amin Shah Alam has triggered multiple investigations and fierce criticism from state and local leaders. His body was discovered five days after federal agents released him from custody and dropped him at a coffee shop alone. The circumst…
Blind refugee dies days after Border Patrol release: Here’s what happened
A nearly blind refugee died this week in Buffalo, New York, after Border Patrol agents released him from custody. Now, investigators are looking into what happened, what caused his death and why he was left alone outside a coffee shop. The story dates back to February 2025, when the refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was arrested for trespassing and assault. The Burmese refugee spent a year in jail before being released to Border Patrol, and was ev…
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