US EditionMurder, Arson Charges Filed In Garage Fire That Killed Fire Captain
- Charles Green faces murder and arson charges after a garage fire killed Captain David Meyer in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Wednesday.
- Investigators determined human action started the fire in a trash bin.
- Captain Meyer, a 54-year-old veteran, died after the garage collapsed during salvage work.
- Officials confirmed at least five trash bin fires occurred recently on West Crystal Street.
- Green was arrested Wednesday afternoon and was due for a court hearing Saturday.
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Man Charged With Murder In Death Of Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer
AUSTIN — A man has been charged with murder in the death of veteran firefighter David Meyer.Charles Green, 44, faces felony counts of murder and aggravated arson. He ignited a garbage bin that engulfed a residential garage in Austin, leading to its roof collapsing on Meyer and causing fatal injuries, police said.Green, of Austin, was arrested Wednesday “within hours of the fire” and a block away from the blaze, near where he lives, police said. …
Man charged with murder, arson after CFD firefighter dies
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against a man accused of starting a garage fire that led to the death of a longtime Chicago firefighter on Wednesday. Charles Green, 44, is facing two counts of murder and aggravated arson. Officers said he was taken into custody just after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday near his residence. Captain David Meyer was a 28-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department. He was killed after crews responded to a garage fire…
Chicago Fire Capt. David Meyer’s funeral arrangements announced; person of interest remains in custody
The Chicago Fire Department has announced funeral arrangements for Chicago fire Capt. David Meyer, a veteran firefighter known as the “rock” of his family who died earlier this week battling a suspicious garage fire on the West Side. A wake is scheduled for Monday at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, located at 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago, according to the fire Department. A private family visitation is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a publi…
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