The FBI has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Liban Abdulkadir Sheikh, a 52-year-old national of Somalia, to $50,000. Sheikh remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on November 27, 2002, in Lakewood, Washington. According to authorities, Sheikh forced his way into a residence at the Meadowbrook Apartments, located at 146th St. SW, where he shot and killed a man. The victim’s girlfriend was also shot and wounded during the incident. Following the crime, Sheikh allegedly fled the state of Washington. He was subsequently seen in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before disappearing from public view. A local arrest warrant was issued by Pierce County Superior Court on the date of the incident, charging Sheikh with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and first-degree burglary. A federal arrest warrant was later issued on December 9, 2002, by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Tacoma, charging him with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Sheikh is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He is known to use several aliases, including Liban A. Sheikh, Nor Abdulkadir Sheikh, Nor Mohammed, “Blue,” and “Ali Jama.” The FBI is urging anyone with information regarding Sheikh’s whereabouts to come forward. Individuals with tips are asked to contact the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), reach out to their local FBI office, or visit the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. This case remains an active investigation, and law enforcement continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating the suspect.