Federal authorities have increased the reward to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Liban Abdulkadir Sheikh, a 47-year-old Somali man wanted in connection with a deadly 2002 shooting in Lakewood, Washington. Sheikh is alleged to have forced his way into a residence at the Meadowbrook Apartments on November 27, 2002, where he shot a man six times in the back of the head, resulting in an instant death. He also allegedly shot the victim’s girlfriend twice, once in the back and once in the leg, before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred in Pierce County, where a local arrest warrant was issued for first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and first-degree burglary. A federal warrant followed shortly after for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The FBI has described Sheikh as armed and dangerous and notes that he may have ties to or traveled to various locations including Seattle, Minneapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and several international cities in Canada, Europe, and Somalia. The reward amount has been raised multiple times, starting at $2,500, increasing to $20,000 in 2022, and now reaching $50,000. The FBI’s wanted poster features an age-progressed photo of Sheikh. Individuals with information are urged to contact the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov, or contact the nearest FBI office or American Embassy or Consulate.