Khalid Al‑Shaibani was 27 and a UC Davis student when he was shot dead on September 13, 1977, in his Orchard Park apartment. The shooting occurred during a violent altercation with Saleh Al‑Alem, another student from Jordan. Khalid’s wife, Sundis, was also shot while holding their baby; she survived the attack.

Saleh Al‑Alem was arrested and charged with Khalid’s murder. Prosecutors pursued the case and the court found Al‑Alem guilty, leading to his conviction and sentencing. The killing shocked the campus community and drew attention to violence in student housing.

If anyone knew Khalid, Sundis, or their family, or has information about what happened that night, please share what is known.