Homicide Investigation Underway After Deadly Fires Set In Stockton Hotel
STOCKTON (CBS13) -- Stockton Fire Department responded to a 2 alarm fire early Monday morning and now Stockton Police Detectives are investigating a homicide. According to the Fire Department, multiple fires were set in a hotel on the corner of East Miner Avenue and North Hunter Street in Stockton.
Fire crews worked to rescue multiple occupants of the hotel building from smoke and flames. 1 person was found deceased, and authorities tell CBS13 that 3 fires were intentionally set inside the building and a homicide investigation is underway.
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