"Roman Amatitla was apprehended on April 8, with the NYPD Warrant Squad taking him into custody at his Elmhurst home. He is accused of setting the fast-moving fire on March 16 in the vestibule of 132-05 Avery Ave. in Flushing, which had a slew of violations for illegal apartment modifications and cluttered conditions."
"The fire resulted in the deaths of three-year-old Sihan Yang, 50-year-old Chengri Cui, and two others whose identities are pending notification. Four additional individuals were also wounded in the blaze."
"Amatitla has been charged with eight counts of murder, 12 counts of assault, eight counts of arson, and four counts of petit larceny, which stemmed from stealing beer from a store."
Roman Amatitla, 38, was arrested on April 8 for allegedly igniting a house fire in Queens on March 16, resulting in four fatalities, including a toddler. The fire occurred in a building with numerous violations. Amatitla had no known connection to the victims or the property. He faces multiple charges, including eight counts of murder, 12 counts of assault, and eight counts of arson. The motive for the fire remains unclear, and Amatitla was taken into custody by the NYPD Warrant Squad.
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