Arson suspect wanted for fire that killed bedridden resident in West Philadelphia
Arson suspect wanted for fire that killed bedridden resident in West Philadelphia
New video released by police shows a suspect who is being sought for a porch fire that claimed a 67-year-old's life nearly five months ago.
PHILADELPHIA - New video released by police shows a suspect who is being sought for a porch fire that claimed a 67-year-old's life nearly five months ago.
What we know:
The front porch of a home on the 1400 block of North 61st Street was set on fire in the early morning hours of November 12, 2024.
That fire led to the death of a 67-year-old resident, who was also bedridden.
Video shows a suspect carrying a jug of liquid walking towards the home, then walking away before it goes up in flames.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the homicide by arson is asked to contact police.
A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by Philadelphia police.