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.
EMS now confirms firefighters located one deceased individual inside the building after extinguishing the blaze. Police are also on scene.
All three injured FDNY members - two firefighters and a medics - have been transported for medical care. The scene is now secured.
Exterior searches of the original building are complete with no findings, per firefighters.
Firefighters report the fire is being contained, with pockets still being extinguished. The incident has lasted nearly four hours.
The total patient count remains at three, according to EMS.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
Firefighters are relieving two tower ladders in front of the building as operations continue. Three hose lines remain in use to douse the flames.
Two additional ambulances were requested to the scene.
The total patient count is now three, including a second firefighter with minor injuries.
The total patient count is now two, including one firefighter with minor injuries. Fire operations continue at the scene.
Firefighters have completed follow-up searches in nearby buildings with no findings. Additional units are being called for relief purposes.
Firefighters confirm the fire has spread throughout the two-story, mixed occupancy building.
Radio clips available.
The patient count remains at one EMS worker, who sustained minor injuries.
Searches in the original fire building are delayed due to defensive operations. Other areas have been cleared.
The injured EMS member being transported to a hospital.
Firefighters report that an EMS personnel member was seriously injured in the fire.
Firefighters have designated a staging area nearby for coordination and safety.
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
A second alarm has been called, and firefighters have shifted to exterior operations due to heavy fire.
Additional units may be needed to help at the scene, according to firefighters.
Firefighters continue to manage the situation, ensuring safety and monitoring for any structural changes.
Firefighters report no injuries at the scene, and staging is set up nearby for safety coordination.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
Firefighters are addressing potential collapse risks due to heavy load on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters report flames visible from the door of a three-story brick building.
Firefighters have been advised to use caution as the building may be unstable.
Reports indicate people are climbing out of windows at the building fire.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a building 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.
EMS now confirms firefighters located one deceased individual inside the building after extinguishing the blaze. Police are also on scene.
All three injured FDNY members - two firefighters and a medics - have been transported for medical care. The scene is now secured.
Exterior searches of the original building are complete with no findings, per firefighters.
Firefighters report the fire is being contained, with pockets still being extinguished. The incident has lasted nearly four hours.
The total patient count remains at three, according to EMS.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
Firefighters are relieving two tower ladders in front of the building as operations continue. Three hose lines remain in use to douse the flames.
Two additional ambulances were requested to the scene.
The total patient count is now three, including a second firefighter with minor injuries.
The total patient count is now two, including one firefighter with minor injuries. Fire operations continue at the scene.
Firefighters have completed follow-up searches in nearby buildings with no findings. Additional units are being called for relief purposes.
Firefighters confirm the fire has spread throughout the two-story, mixed occupancy building.
Radio clips available.
The patient count remains at one EMS worker, who sustained minor injuries.
Searches in the original fire building are delayed due to defensive operations. Other areas have been cleared.
The injured EMS member being transported to a hospital.
Firefighters report that an EMS personnel member was seriously injured in the fire.
Firefighters have designated a staging area nearby for coordination and safety.
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
A second alarm has been called, and firefighters have shifted to exterior operations due to heavy fire.
Additional units may be needed to help at the scene, according to firefighters.
Firefighters continue to manage the situation, ensuring safety and monitoring for any structural changes.
Firefighters report no injuries at the scene, and staging is set up nearby for safety coordination.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
Firefighters are addressing potential collapse risks due to heavy load on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters report flames visible from the door of a three-story brick building.
Firefighters have been advised to use caution as the building may be unstable.
Reports indicate people are climbing out of windows at the building fire.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a building 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.
EMS now confirms firefighters located one deceased individual inside the building after extinguishing the blaze. Police are also on scene.
All three injured FDNY members - two firefighters and a medics - have been transported for medical care. The scene is now secured.
Exterior searches of the original building are complete with no findings, per firefighters.
Firefighters report the fire is being contained, with pockets still being extinguished. The incident has lasted nearly four hours.
The total patient count remains at three, according to EMS.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
Firefighters are relieving two tower ladders in front of the building as operations continue. Three hose lines remain in use to douse the flames.
Two additional ambulances were requested to the scene.
The total patient count is now three, including a second firefighter with minor injuries.
The total patient count is now two, including one firefighter with minor injuries. Fire operations continue at the scene.
Firefighters have completed follow-up searches in nearby buildings with no findings. Additional units are being called for relief purposes.
Firefighters confirm the fire has spread throughout the two-story, mixed occupancy building.
Radio clips available.
The patient count remains at one EMS worker, who sustained minor injuries.
Searches in the original fire building are delayed due to defensive operations. Other areas have been cleared.
The injured EMS member being transported to a hospital.
Firefighters report that an EMS personnel member was seriously injured in the fire.
Firefighters have designated a staging area nearby for coordination and safety.
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
A second alarm has been called, and firefighters have shifted to exterior operations due to heavy fire.
Additional units may be needed to help at the scene, according to firefighters.
Firefighters continue to manage the situation, ensuring safety and monitoring for any structural changes.
Firefighters report no injuries at the scene, and staging is set up nearby for safety coordination.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
Firefighters are addressing potential collapse risks due to heavy load on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters report flames visible from the door of a three-story brick building.
Firefighters have been advised to use caution as the building may be unstable.
Reports indicate people are climbing out of windows at the building fire.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a building 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.
EMS now confirms firefighters located one deceased individual inside the building after extinguishing the blaze. Police are also on scene.
All three injured FDNY members - two firefighters and a medics - have been transported for medical care. The scene is now secured.
Exterior searches of the original building are complete with no findings, per firefighters.
Firefighters report the fire is being contained, with pockets still being extinguished. The incident has lasted nearly four hours.
The total patient count remains at three, according to EMS.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
Firefighters are relieving two tower ladders in front of the building as operations continue. Three hose lines remain in use to douse the flames.
Two additional ambulances were requested to the scene.
The total patient count is now three, including a second firefighter with minor injuries.
The total patient count is now two, including one firefighter with minor injuries. Fire operations continue at the scene.
Firefighters have completed follow-up searches in nearby buildings with no findings. Additional units are being called for relief purposes.
Firefighters confirm the fire has spread throughout the two-story, mixed occupancy building.
Radio clips available.
The patient count remains at one EMS worker, who sustained minor injuries.
Searches in the original fire building are delayed due to defensive operations. Other areas have been cleared.
The injured EMS member being transported to a hospital.
Firefighters report that an EMS personnel member was seriously injured in the fire.
Firefighters have designated a staging area nearby for coordination and safety.
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
A second alarm has been called, and firefighters have shifted to exterior operations due to heavy fire.
Additional units may be needed to help at the scene, according to firefighters.
Firefighters continue to manage the situation, ensuring safety and monitoring for any structural changes.
Firefighters report no injuries at the scene, and staging is set up nearby for safety coordination.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
Firefighters are addressing potential collapse risks due to heavy load on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters report flames visible from the door of a three-story brick building.
Firefighters have been advised to use caution as the building may be unstable.
Reports indicate people are climbing out of windows at the building fire.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a building 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.
EMS now confirms firefighters located one deceased individual inside the building after extinguishing the blaze. Police are also on scene.
All three injured FDNY members - two firefighters and a medics - have been transported for medical care. The scene is now secured.
Exterior searches of the original building are complete with no findings, per firefighters.
Firefighters report the fire is being contained, with pockets still being extinguished. The incident has lasted nearly four hours.
The total patient count remains at three, according to EMS.
Additional user video shows the charred building called the "El South Bronx Deli".
Firefighters are relieving two tower ladders in front of the building as operations continue. Three hose lines remain in use to douse the flames.
Two additional ambulances were requested to the scene.
The total patient count is now three, including a second firefighter with minor injuries.
The total patient count is now two, including one firefighter with minor injuries. Fire operations continue at the scene.
Firefighters have completed follow-up searches in nearby buildings with no findings. Additional units are being called for relief purposes.
Firefighters confirm the fire has spread throughout the two-story, mixed occupancy building.
Radio clips available.
The patient count remains at one EMS worker, who sustained minor injuries.
Searches in the original fire building are delayed due to defensive operations. Other areas have been cleared.
The injured EMS member being transported to a hospital.
Firefighters report that an EMS personnel member was seriously injured in the fire.
Firefighters have designated a staging area nearby for coordination and safety.
A Citizen user shows video of a large firefighter presence on the scene as they work to extinguish the blaze.
A second alarm has been called, and firefighters have shifted to exterior operations due to heavy fire.
Additional units may be needed to help at the scene, according to firefighters.
Firefighters continue to manage the situation, ensuring safety and monitoring for any structural changes.
Firefighters report no injuries at the scene, and staging is set up nearby for safety coordination.
Citizen user video shows several fire trucks on the scene and smoke rising from the fire.
Firefighters are addressing potential collapse risks due to heavy load on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters are coordinating efforts with additional units at the three-story brick building fire.
Firefighters report flames visible from the door of a three-story brick building.
Firefighters have been advised to use caution as the building may be unstable.
Reports indicate people are climbing out of windows at the building fire.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a building 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.