On April 15, 2020, the body of a male identified as Salih Abdus-Salaam was discovered in Brooklyn, New York, under circumstances that led to the opening of an unclaimed person case. Despite efforts to locate next of kin or individuals familiar with Salih Abdus-Salaam, he remains unclaimed, prompting the involvement of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City in managing the respective procedures and inquiries needed to address this case.
Upon discovery, the necessary protocols were followed to determine the identity of the deceased, and it was confirmed as Salih Abdus-Salaam. However, reaching out to relatives or acquaintances who could take responsibility for the remains or provide more information about his background has so far proved unfruitful. As such, this case continues to be handled by the medical examiner's office, which remains available for any potential leads or inquiries from the public.
Individuals who may have information about Salih Abdus-Salaam or might recognize his details are encouraged to reach out to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City. The agency, located at 520 First Avenue in New York, serves as the primary contact for the case, with the case designated under the agency case number K20-24573. For further assistance, the office can be contacted directly at 212-447-2030. Additionally, more information on the work of the medical examiner’s office can be found on their official website. The involvement of the community is essential to potentially concluding this unresolved case and providing some closure regarding the identity and background of Salih Abdus-Salaam.
Date Found: 04/15/2020
