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The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce's Waad Murad Advocacy Fund pledges $10,000 to solve Basim Sulaka murder case
The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce’s Waad Murad Advocacy Fund has pledged $10,000 to assist Crime Stoppers of Michigan in solving the case of Basim Sulaka, who was fatally shot during a robbery at the family shop in Clinton Township, Mich. on Friday. Crime Stoppers is offering an additional $2,500 reward.
Clinton Township Police are searching for the three suspects who entered the store at 33452 Harper at about 11 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2014 and fatally shot Sulaka. Police did not release additional details of the crime, but surveillance images of the robbery show the suspects wearing dark clothing and gloves.
“Our hearts are heavy for the loss of a great family and business man,” said Martin Manna, President, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. “Sulaka was a valued member of the Chaldean community, and we hope the reward will bring the killers to justice and prevent the senseless acts of violence that occur far too often.”
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The Waad Murad Memorial Advocacy Fund supplies reward money for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the assailant(s) of violent crimes perpetuated against businesspeople.
The Advocacy Fund is named in memory of Waad Murad, a founding member of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. Murad was murdered at his business, Metro Car Company in Detroit, Mich. on March 17, 2005. In Metro Detroit, nearly 150 Chaldean Americans have been killed at their place of business since the 1970s.
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Since its inception in 2005, the Waad Murad Advocacy Fund has committed $50,000 to Crime Stoppers of Michigan for the arrest of those who have committed crimes against small business owners.
With a population of more than 130,000, metro Detroit is home to the largest Chaldean community outside of Iraq.
About the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of Chaldean businesses and professionals working together to strengthen members' business, increase job opportunities, encourage expansion and promote Chaldean business and culture. The Chamber seeks to service and represent Aramaic-speaking people, including Assyrians, Chaldeans and Syriacs. For more information, visit www.chaldeanchamber.com.
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