Rohingya Refugee's Death: Homicide Ruled

0:00It's April 1, global news today starts now, AI powered and always on. Authorities just ruled the death of a 56-year-old nearly-blind refugee from Myanmar, a homicide. His name was Shah Alam, a Rohingya man dropped off by Border Patrol agents at a Tim Hortons donut shop in Buffalo on February 19. He was found dead on the street five days later, near the downtown sports arena. Here this week, eerie county officials revealed Alam suffered a stress ulcer from dehydration and cold exposure. That caused a breach in his intestinal wall, leading to a painful medical emergency he couldn't survive without quick help. His family wasn't even notified when he got out of jail that day, after pleading guilty to minor charges. Local leaders and advocates are fired up. Governor Kathy Hokus slammed the cruelty of leaving a man who could barely see or speak English at a closed restaurant in the cold. Some groups demand a criminal probe into the agents, while Border Patrol insists he show no signs of distress and the spot was safe near his.

1:02Last known address. Alam fled Myanmar years ago, worked construction in Malaysia, then got refugee status to bring his wife and kids to the U.S. last December. Surveillance caught him shuffling through the empty parking lot in jail booties, hooked up against the wind, before vanishing into the night. It's still unclear how he ended up miles away where he died. This by the state attorney general and county district attorney are underway with full autopsy details coming soon. This tragedy spotlights the risks for vulnerable newcomers and folks are watching close for real accountability.