45-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection With Fatal Deli Fire, Charged With Murder
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- A 45-year-old man is in custody after intentionally setting a fatal fire inside a Mott Haven deli on Wednesday, May 6th.
- The suspect, Daniel Santana, has been charged with three counts of murder, along with arson.
- The fire quickly spread throughout the structure. Firefighters transmitted a "second alarm", requesting additional units and equipment to extinguish the flames.
- Two deceased individuals were found while firefighters were operating at the scene. A third was later found in the rubble.
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The suspect, Daniel Santana, 45, has been charged with three counts of murder, along with arson.
The deceased have been identified as Larry Johnson, 62, Gilberto Romero, 57, and Oreste Deleon, 70, all of the Bronx.
Police say they have deemed this incident a homicide.
The blaze killed three people. Two deceased individuals were found while firefighters were operating at the scene. A third was later discovered in the rubble.
The suspect, 45-year-old Daniel Santana, is expected to face various charges including murder, according to News 12 Bronx.
News 12 Bronx reports that a man is in custody after intentionally setting fire inside a Mott Haven deli last Wednesday morning.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation as of Friday afternoon.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2592 3rd Ave.
The suspect, Daniel Santana, 45, has been charged with three counts of murder, along with arson.
The deceased have been identified as Larry Johnson, 62, Gilberto Romero, 57, and Oreste Deleon, 70, all of the Bronx.
Police say they have deemed this incident a homicide.
The blaze killed three people. Two deceased individuals were found while firefighters were operating at the scene. A third was later discovered in the rubble.
The suspect, 45-year-old Daniel Santana, is expected to face various charges including murder, according to News 12 Bronx.
News 12 Bronx reports that a man is in custody after intentionally setting fire inside a Mott Haven deli last Wednesday morning.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation as of Friday afternoon.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2592 3rd Ave.
The suspect, Daniel Santana, 45, has been charged with three counts of murder, along with arson.
The deceased have been identified as Larry Johnson, 62, Gilberto Romero, 57, and Oreste Deleon, 70, all of the Bronx.
Police say they have deemed this incident a homicide.
The blaze killed three people. Two deceased individuals were found while firefighters were operating at the scene. A third was later discovered in the rubble.
The suspect, 45-year-old Daniel Santana, is expected to face various charges including murder, according to News 12 Bronx.
News 12 Bronx reports that a man is in custody after intentionally setting fire inside a Mott Haven deli last Wednesday morning.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation as of Friday afternoon.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2592 3rd Ave.
The suspect, Daniel Santana, 45, has been charged with three counts of murder, along with arson.
The deceased have been identified as Larry Johnson, 62, Gilberto Romero, 57, and Oreste Deleon, 70, all of the Bronx.
Police say they have deemed this incident a homicide.
The blaze killed three people. Two deceased individuals were found while firefighters were operating at the scene. A third was later discovered in the rubble.
The suspect, 45-year-old Daniel Santana, is expected to face various charges including murder, according to News 12 Bronx.
News 12 Bronx reports that a man is in custody after intentionally setting fire inside a Mott Haven deli last Wednesday morning.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation as of Friday afternoon.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2592 3rd Ave.
The suspect, Daniel Santana, 45, has been charged with three counts of murder, along with arson.
The deceased have been identified as Larry Johnson, 62, Gilberto Romero, 57, and Oreste Deleon, 70, all of the Bronx.
Police say they have deemed this incident a homicide.
The blaze killed three people. Two deceased individuals were found while firefighters were operating at the scene. A third was later discovered in the rubble.
The suspect, 45-year-old Daniel Santana, is expected to face various charges including murder, according to News 12 Bronx.
News 12 Bronx reports that a man is in custody after intentionally setting fire inside a Mott Haven deli last Wednesday morning.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation as of Friday afternoon.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2592 3rd Ave.
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I honestly believe a lot of these fires been intentional especially since they be massive fires. All to knock down the buildings and build new ones more money for the city. Especially in Tremont area
Yes, but no one will call it out. Old buildings torn down. New ones are placed as "affordable houding" but they are gutting miney from the city. Crazy loophole
The 70s all over again burning buildings for insurance so sad🙏🏾
Everyday there is a fire. Gentrification in full effect 🤨
Right on the corner of the street not far from my building, smell the smoke, multiple fire trucks and ambulances and helicopters and I'm pretty sure I saw a drone up there, I don't know if the firemen have a drone or someone is watching it who actually caused the fire, everyday it's like I'm getting notifications of a fire, something is going on and the city officials don't want to admit it
FDNY has a drone. That is probably what you're seeing.
I honestly believe a lot of these fires been intentional especially since they be massive fires. All to knock down the buildings and build new ones more money for the city. Especially in Tremont area
Yes, but no one will call it out. Old buildings torn down. New ones are placed as "affordable houding" but they are gutting miney from the city. Crazy loophole
The 70s all over again burning buildings for insurance so sad🙏🏾
Everyday there is a fire. Gentrification in full effect 🤨
Right on the corner of the street not far from my building, smell the smoke, multiple fire trucks and ambulances and helicopters and I'm pretty sure I saw a drone up there, I don't know if the firemen have a drone or someone is watching it who actually caused the fire, everyday it's like I'm getting notifications of a fire, something is going on and the city officials don't want to admit it
FDNY has a drone. That is probably what you're seeing.
I honestly believe a lot of these fires been intentional especially since they be massive fires. All to knock down the buildings and build new ones more money for the city. Especially in Tremont area
Yes, but no one will call it out. Old buildings torn down. New ones are placed as "affordable houding" but they are gutting miney from the city. Crazy loophole
The 70s all over again burning buildings for insurance so sad🙏🏾
Everyday there is a fire. Gentrification in full effect 🤨
Right on the corner of the street not far from my building, smell the smoke, multiple fire trucks and ambulances and helicopters and I'm pretty sure I saw a drone up there, I don't know if the firemen have a drone or someone is watching it who actually caused the fire, everyday it's like I'm getting notifications of a fire, something is going on and the city officials don't want to admit it
FDNY has a drone. That is probably what you're seeing.
I honestly believe a lot of these fires been intentional especially since they be massive fires. All to knock down the buildings and build new ones more money for the city. Especially in Tremont area
Yes, but no one will call it out. Old buildings torn down. New ones are placed as "affordable houding" but they are gutting miney from the city. Crazy loophole
The 70s all over again burning buildings for insurance so sad🙏🏾
Everyday there is a fire. Gentrification in full effect 🤨
Right on the corner of the street not far from my building, smell the smoke, multiple fire trucks and ambulances and helicopters and I'm pretty sure I saw a drone up there, I don't know if the firemen have a drone or someone is watching it who actually caused the fire, everyday it's like I'm getting notifications of a fire, something is going on and the city officials don't want to admit it
FDNY has a drone. That is probably what you're seeing.
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I honestly believe a lot of these fires been intentional especially since they be massive fires. All to knock down the buildings and build new ones more money for the city. Especially in Tremont area
Yes, but no one will call it out. Old buildings torn down. New ones are placed as "affordable houding" but they are gutting miney from the city. Crazy loophole
The 70s all over again burning buildings for insurance so sad🙏🏾
Everyday there is a fire. Gentrification in full effect 🤨
Right on the corner of the street not far from my building, smell the smoke, multiple fire trucks and ambulances and helicopters and I'm pretty sure I saw a drone up there, I don't know if the firemen have a drone or someone is watching it who actually caused the fire, everyday it's like I'm getting notifications of a fire, something is going on and the city officials don't want to admit it
FDNY has a drone. That is probably what you're seeing.