Who is Shakeel Khan? Pakistani-American restaurant owner shot in 2019, reward raised to $5 million for information on suspect –

Authorities in the United States have raised the reward to up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the person responsible for the killing of Shakeel Khan, a 50-year-old restaurant owner, who was shot in 2019.Pakistani-American Khan was shot and killed on the evening of March 30, 2019, outside his restaurant, Halal Bites, on Riverside Drive in Johnson City. Police say the killing was carried out execution-style shooting while he was closing the store for the night.Despite years of investigation by local and federal law enforcement, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The case remains open and active, with authorities continuing to appeal to the public for help.In 2020, police and the FBI offered a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest. This initial offer led to no arrests, and now, 6 years later, the department has raised the money to a whopping $5 million.Now, the US State Department’s Rewards for Justice Program has publicly announced a new offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the individual or individuals involved in Khan’s killing, in any country.

The reward is described as a high-value incentive to encourage tips from the public.The FBI’s Albany Field Office in Binghamton, New York, is working with the New York State Police and Johnson City Police Department in the investigation. All three agencies are seeking information from anyone who may have knowledge of the crime.Authorities say they believe someone may have key information and are urging people to come forward.

Investigators are asking witnesses, acquaintances and others in the community to contact them if they can help shed light on what happened.Khan’s family and friends have also expressed their desire for justice, saying they hope the increased reward will lead to a breakthrough. Investigators say anyone with information can contact the FBI or local police for assistance in the case.