Tragic Incident Rocks Small Town

Teenager Arrested: Arson and Murder Charges Filed

According to Syracuse, A 15-year-old has been charged with setting a fire that killed a man in Livingston, New York. The fire happened on Friday afternoon and trapped people inside a house. The fire was so bad that it killed Edmund W. Metz, who was 58 years old.

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Teenager Arrested: Up to 25 Years in Prison

The police found out that the 15-year-old set the fire on purpose. They charged the teenager with murder and arson, which are very serious crimes. The teenager could go to prison for up to 25 years if they are found guilty.

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