Arson suspect wanted for fire that killed bedridden resident in West Philadelphia

Former Tribune photographer remembers sister killed in West Philly fire; officials search for arson suspect

Former Philadelphia Tribune sports photographer Harold “Mic” Hammie remembers his young sister Barbara Hammie, a longtime nurse, who was killed in a tragic fire last November in West Philadelphia, as “sweet, kind, caring and an amazing person.”

Video shows suspect in fatal West Philadelphia arson

Philadelphia police need your help finding a suspect in a deadly arson.

Arson suspect wanted for fire that killed bedridden resident in West Philadelphia

New video released by police shows a suspect who is being sought for a porch fire that claimed a 67-year-old's life nearly five months ago.

Caught on Cam: Suspect sought in West Philly arson that left bed-ridden victim dead

Law enforcement officials are seeking help to identify an individual who, they claim, set a home on fire in West Philadelphia late last year, killing a bed-ridden person who was inside. According to police, the incident happened at about 4 a.m. on the 1400 block of North 61st Street in West Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Philadelphia Police Department shared surveillance footage from that day on social media. Police claim that the i…

Who Set the Fire? Search for Suspect in Deadly Philadelphia Arson Intensifies

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities are actively pursuing leads in a homicide investigation after a fatal arson occurred on November 12, 2024, in the 1400 block of N. 61st Street. According to the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit, the incident happened at approximately 4 a.m. when the front porch of a residence was deliberately set on fire. The blaze tragically claimed the life of a 67-year-old bed-ridden individual inside the home. Surve…