The person at the center of this case
Badraldeen Mohamad Elwaseem
Cold Case · Open
BADRALDEEN MOHAMAD ELWASEEM
12-year-old Badraldeen Mohamad Elwaseem was fatally shot in the head by a stray bullet in his apartment kitchen in Buffalo, New York on April 6, 2019 at approximately 8:30 p.m. The FBI is seeking information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this murder. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information.
Buffalo, New York
🏛️ FBI Buffalo Field Office
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Case Summary
12-year-old Badraldeen Mohamad Elwaseem was fatally shot in the head by a stray bullet in his apartment kitchen in Buffalo, New York on April 6, 2019 at approximately 8:30 p.m. The FBI is seeking information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this murder. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information.
Timeline of Events
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2019-04-06
20:30Fatal Shooting
12-year-old Badraldeen Mohamad Elwaseem was shot and killed in the kitchen of his apartment by a stray bullet to the head.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Stray bullet that fatally struck victim in the head
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suspect
Lead #2Unknown shooter responsible for the fatal stray bullet
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witness
Lead #3Potential witnesses to the shooting incident in the apartment building
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:402
Started:April 6, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
💰Up to $25,000 Reward
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