Murder charge laid in Winnipeg house fire that killed man, injured 2 people
Three people from the home were taken to hospital where Mark Bosadas Marmeto, 35, died the following day while the two others were treated for 'life-altering' burns.
A 22-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after a house fire in Winnipeg claimed the life of a 35-year-old man and left two others with critical burns, according to Winnipeg police. The fire broke out in the 300 block of St. Johns Avenue around 10:16 p.m. on Thursday night, with firefighters arriving to find heavy smoke emanating from the two-story home. Despite their efforts, the flames were subdued just after 11 p.m.
Police responded to the scene and apprehended the suspect, Ismail Abdihakim Ali, at the location. Initially, Ali was facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, arson causing bodily harm, and arson causing property damage. However, following the death of the 35-year-old victim, Mark Bosadas Marmeto, several of Ali's charges were elevated. Ali is now accused of murder and attempting to commit murder.
The two surviving victims, a 53-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, sustained severe burns that police described as "life-altering." The woman was initially hospitalized in an unstable condition but has since been released. Marmeto succumbed to his injuries the following day. Both survivors have been treated for their injuries at the hospital.
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