Multiple Suspects Arrested in Connection to a Deadly 1993 Fire NA17018jr

WHAT: Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery Homicide Division will announce the arrest of suspects responsible for the deaths of several children and adults who perished in a fire in 1993.

WHEN: February 6, 2017 11:30 A.M.

WHERE: Los Angeles Police Headquarters Facility Suite 257B (Studio) 100 West 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

WHO: Chief Charlie Beck, Los Angeles Police Department Captain William Hays, Commanding Officer, Robbery Homicide Division

WHY: On May 3, 1993, a fire swept through an apartment complex near downtown Los Angeles killing several people, including 7 children. After an extensive and exhaustive investigation, multiple suspects were identified and arrested.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Los Angeles Police Department, Media Relations Division at (213) 486-5910.