Investigators focus on suspect in Philadelphia area fire and shooting that left 6 dead, 2 hurt

Published February 9, 2024 11:46 AM

By MARYCLAIRE DALE and MARK SCOLFORO
Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Investigators looking into a fire outside Philadelphia that left six members of a family dead suspect they were killed by a relative who lived with them. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said at a news conference Friday that six sets of remains have been recovered from the remnants of the house fire that occurred Wednesday in East Lansdowne. He says the suspect is 43-year-old Canh Le. Stollsteimer says no motive has been identified. Two police officers who responded were wounded by gunfire and pulled to safety by fellow officers.

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