Buffalo man pleads guilty to beating stepfather to death

Acting Erie County Prosecutor Michael J. Keane announces that Mohammed Mia, 41, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to a count of first degree manslaughter (class “B” violent felony). . The accused pleaded guilty to the charge against him, which fully satisfies the indictment against him.

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the defendant, while knowingly violating an existing protective order, unlawfully entered his estranged wife’s home in the City of Buffalo. Once inside the house, the accused slapped, punched and choked the victim while making threats. The accused also attacked the victim’s parents when they tried to intervene during the attack. The accused repeatedly punched the victim’s father after knocking him to the ground.

After the defendant fled in his vehicle, the victim called 911. The victim’s father was unconscious when paramedics arrived. He was transported by ambulance to ECMC with severe head trauma. The victim and his mother were also taken to ECMC where they were treated for cuts and bruises to their face and body. The two surviving victims also suffered broken teeth.

Later that day, the accused was arrested after he went to District E police station to report that he had been attacked by the three victims.

The victim’s father, Mohammed Hossain, 47, died from his injuries on October 27, 2021.

Mia faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. He remains held without bail. Protection orders issued on behalf of surviving victims remain in effect.

Acting Prosecutor Keane commends the Buffalo Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Special Victims Unit for their work in the investigation.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Noha A. Elnakib of the Major Crimes Bureau and Assistant Prosecutor Rebecca A. Fioravanti of the Special Victims/Domestic Violence Bureau.

If you or someone you know is experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the BE SAFE Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program. Although our staff specializes in trauma-informed support and victim advocacy after an offender’s arrest, you do not need to have a pending criminal case to speak with an attorney and access services . For more information about BE SAFE, call 716-858-4630 or visit www.erie.gov/besafe.