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The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Liban Abdulkadir Sheikh, wanted over an alleged murder and attempted murder in Lakewood, Washington, in 2002.
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Sheikh allegedly forced his way into an apartment, shot a man six times in the back of the head, killing him instantly, and shot the victim’s girlfriend twice in the back and leg.
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US authorities issued state and federal arrest warrants against Sheikh, who faces allegations of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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The FBI says the Somali national, who uses several aliases, may have travelled to locations across the United States, Canada and Europe, as well as Somalia, and warns that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
October 28, (THEWILL) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Liban Abdulkadir Sheikh, a Somali national wanted in the United States over the alleged murder of a man and attempted murder of a woman in Washington State.
According to information published by the FBI, Sheikh is wanted in connection with a shooting incident at the Meadowbrook Apartments on 146th Street, Southwest, in Lakewood, Washington, on November 27, 2002.
The agency alleged that Sheikh forced his way into a residence at the apartment complex and used a semi-automatic handgun to shoot a man six times in the back of the head, killing him instantly.
He allegedly shot the victim’s girlfriend twice, hitting her in the back and leg, before fleeing the scene.
The FBI said Sheikh left Washington State after the incident and was later seen in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The agency has continued to seek information on his whereabouts, offering up to $50,000 to anyone whose information leads to his arrest.
Arrest Warrants Issued
A local arrest warrant was issued for Sheikh on November 27, 2002, by the Superior Court of Washington for Pierce County after he was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and first-degree burglary.
A federal arrest warrant followed on December 9, 2002, from the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington in Tacoma, after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
The charges relate to the alleged shooting and his subsequent flight from prosecution.
The FBI has listed Sheikh as a fugitive and cautioned that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
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Multiple Aliases, International Connections
The FBI said Sheikh is also known by the names Liban A. Sheikh, Nor Abdulkadir Sheikh, Nor Mohammed, “Blue” and “Ali Jama”.
The agency lists Somalia as his place of birth and identifies January 1, 1979, and January 1, 1974, as dates of birth he has used.
He is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, approximately five feet, 11 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds.
His listed occupations include labourer and fisherman. He is also reported to speak Somali and English.
According to the FBI, Sheikh has ties to, or may have travelled to, Seattle, Washington; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Columbus, Ohio; Surrey and Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Oslo, Norway; London, England; and Somalia.
FBI Appeals For Public Assistance
The FBI is urging anyone with information concerning Sheikh or the case to contact its toll-free tip line at 1-800-225-5324.
Tips may also be submitted through the nearest FBI field office, a US embassy or consulate, or the agency’s online tip portal at tips.fbi.gov.
The reward of up to $50,000 is for information leading to Sheikh’s arrest.
The FBI’s wanted notice identifies the case as involving unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and first-degree burglary.
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