FBI joins probe into Saudi student’s death at UW-Stout

Saudi Gazette report MENOMONIE — The FBI has joined the investigation into the death of Hussain Saeed Alnahdi, a University of Wisconsin-Stout student from Saudi Arabia who was attacked early Sunday. Police have not made any arrests, and have not been able to confirm if Alnahdi’s death outside Toppers Pizza was a hate crime, Menomonie Police Chief Eric Atkinson was quoted as saying Friday afternoon. “However, we will not dismiss the possibility until the (police department) has concluded the investigation,” the police chief added. To bolster the investigative team, the Menomonie Police Department partnered with the UW-Stout Police Department and the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office. “We have also been in consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” Atkinson said. Two reward funds totaling $20,000 have been established for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Alnahdi’s assailant. A memorial fund also has been set up by the university’s foundation. “We are humbled by the outpouring of support for the death of Hussain Alnahdi and the subsequent investigation,” said Atkinson, who attended the campus memorial service Thursday night for Alnahdi. Alnahdi’s brother, Hamdan, pleaded in an emotional video message during a vigil for his murdered brother on Thursday night. With the exception of a sole witness who allegedly saw a white male about 6 feet tall fleeing on foot, police say they can’t confirm whether anyone else credible has come forward.