The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, a homicide. Found dead on February 24 in Buffalo, New York, his death was caused by complications from a perforated duodenal ulcer, which developed due to hypothermia and dehydration after he was left by U.S. Border Patrol agents at a Tim Hortons restaurant five days earlier. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz expressed that this incident should not have occurred, while calls for accountability have emerged from various officials, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Advocates for Shah Alam's family criticized the treatment he received, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the actions of the Border Patrol agents involved. Shah Alam, who sought refuge in the U.S. with his family in December 2024, faced significant challenges due to his disabilities and the circumstances leading to his death, which many believe could have been prevented. His tragic case underscores the systemic failures in protecting vulnerable individuals within the immigration system.