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Arrest Warrant Issued Against Shahidul Islam in Florida Murder Case

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Shahidul Islam, a 44-year-old man, has been in custody of immigration officials since May 6 for his alleged involvement in the murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica, who worked as a cashier at a Shell gas station in Eustis, Florida, went missing before her body was found at an intersection in nearby Mount Dora on May 2. Her death was ruled a homicide, with the cause of death determined to be a gunshot wound.

Key Takeaways:

  • An arrest warrant has been issued by Florida authorities against Shahidul Islam in connection to the murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam.
  • Shahidul has been in custody of immigration officials since May 6 and is now expected to be transported to Lake County.
  • Monica was last seen leaving the Shell gas station where she worked as a cashier, and her daughter, Rimi Islam, said Monica had no animosities with anyone.
  • Shahidul was accused of hitting Monica and stealing her jewelry and paperwork for property in her native Bangladesh in a domestic violence incident in December 2024.
  • Shahidul pointed a gun at Monica during the altercation and had an active federal immigration warrant after illegally re-entering the United States.
  • Shahidul had been deported in the past and had entered the US illegally in 2020 and again in 2023.
  • Rashedul Islam, Monica's husband, fled the US before an arrest warrant could be obtained.
  • Monica's daughter, Rimi Islam, is seeking justice for her mother's death and wants those involved to be held accountable.

Statistics:

  • Monica Islam, 44, was found dead with a gunshot wound on May 2 in Mount Dora, Florida.
  • Shahidul Islam has been in custody since May 6 and is awaiting extradition to Lake County.
  • The domestic violence incident involving Shahidul, Rashedul, and Monica occurred in December 2024.
  • Shahidul had entered the US illegally in 2020 and again in 2023.
  • Rashedul fled the US before an arrest warrant could be obtained.

Sources:

  • Click Orlando
  • FOX 35
  • WESH
  • Hindustan Times

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