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Neighbor Arrested After Fatal Doorway Fire
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A man in his 70s died after suffering serious burns.
- Emergency services responded to a dispute on Sunday.
- A man in his 40s was arrested for the neighbor's death.
A fatal fire incident in Walcott has resulted in a murder arrest. A man in his 70s succumbed to serious burns sustained after a fire was deliberately set in a doorway. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, prompting multiple emergency calls regarding a dispute between neighbors.
The suspect, a man in his 40s, was initially detained on suspicion of attempted murder before the charge was escalated to murder. Detectives are focusing on understanding the events that preceded the fatal confrontation between the two men, who were known to each other.
Two properties in the Coastline Village area remain cordoned off as the investigation continues. Law enforcement assures the public that there is no ongoing wider threat, and they are appealing for any information that may assist their inquiries.
