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Chicago, IL – Three people have been charged in connection with the April 4, 2023, arson that killed Chicago Firefighter/EMT Jermaine Pelt in West Pullman.
According to the Chicago Fire Department, a 22-year-old male and a 37-year-old male have been charged with first-degree murder and multiple counts of aggravated arson. A 47-year-old male faces charges of insurance fraud, forgery, and wire fraud.
The investigation involved Area 2 detectives, the Chicago Fire Department’s Office of Fire Investigation, the ATF, the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and various legal authorities.
“Our hope is that the charging of these offenders brings a small measure of closure to his family,” the department stated.
