2026-02-26T03:00:43Z
Near-blind refugee found dead in Buffalo after release by US Border Patrol
A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar who was released from a Buffalo jail into U.S. Border Patrol custody was found dead on a downtown Buffalo street, authorities said Wednesday.
The man had been missing since his release, prompting an investigation and appeals from local officials and advocacy groups.
Authorities have not released details about the cause of death or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.