"The Erie county medical examiner's office stated that the cause of death was complications of a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration, ruling the manner of death a homicide."
"Mr Shah Alam fled genocide to build a life in this country. Instead, he was abandoned and left to suffer alone in his final hours. No New Yorker should be treated this way."
"When I got the call from the medical examiner, my body went into shock. I felt like I was going to throw up. I couldn't move."
Nurul Amin Shah, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, died from complications related to hypothermia and dehydration after being abandoned by immigration agents. Authorities ruled his death a homicide, emphasizing that it resulted from negligent actions. Shah's family expressed devastation over the ruling, highlighting the emotional impact of his death. New York's attorney general has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Shah's treatment, asserting that no individual should endure such suffering. The Erie county district attorney's office is also reviewing evidence related to the case.
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