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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.

Check back for more details as they become available.

 

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