BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Dozens of people rallied in Niagara Square on Saturday to demand accountability following the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam. Those who gathered were also calling for the immediate passage of the New York for All Act.
Shah Alam, a partially blind refugee, was found dead near KeyBank Center in Buffalo on February 24, five days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a Tim Hortons in Riverside.
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The New York for All Act would prohibit local law enforcement from working with ICE, and ensure that local resources are used to protect immigrant New Yorkers, not put them in harm's way. Demonstrators also demanded a full and transparent investigation into the actions of Border Patrol and the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
On Saturday, for the very first time, we spoke with Shah Alam's wife and one of his sons.
They say they were never notified that he was dropped off at Tim Hortons, and that they are still waiting for autopsy results to figure out the exact cause of death.
The family says that they have not yet hired an attorney related to Shah Alam's case.
They also wanted to share their thanks to people offering condolences and support during this time.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help Shah Alam's family. You can find the link to donate here.
WATCH: Rally for justice in Buffalo following death of refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam
