Finding into death of Sham Lal
Deceased
Sham Lal
Demographics
37y, male
Date of death
2015-10-14
Finding date
2025-08-21
Cause of death
Stab injuries to neck, chest and abdomen
AI-generated summary
Sham Lal, 37, died from multiple stab wounds sustained during an altercation at a residential address in Glenroy on 14 October 2015. He was collecting mobile phones for work when an incident occurred with the homeowner, Muhammad Soban Malik. Following the altercation, Sham fled in a vehicle and crashed into a roundabout shortly after. Despite first aid from bystanders and emergency services, he died at the scene. Nine sharp force injuries were identified at autopsy, with the fatal wound penetrating the abdomen, liver, diaphragm and heart. This case is classified as an uncharged homicide. The suspect fled Australia and is currently in Pakistan, beyond extradition reach. No clinical management errors are identified in this finding, as the death resulted from traumatic injury sustained prior to medical intervention.
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Contributing factors
- Altercation with resident at residential address
- Multiple penetrating knife wounds
- Lack of immediate medical intervention prior to motor vehicle crash
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