Roommate charged in elderly man’s death following Brampton house fire
Posted July 6, 2023 2:56 pm.
Last Updated July 6, 2023 2:57 pm.
A 26-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder and arson charge after his 80-year-old roommate died following what investigators called a suspicious fire at their Brampton residence.
Peel Regional Police and first responders were called to a property in the Pennyroyal Crescent area around 1:30 p.m. on July 2 for reports of a basement fire.
Police said Brampton firefighters and Emergency Services located an elderly male within the unit suffering from obvious signs of trauma.
Despite life-saving measures performed on the victim, police said 80-year-old Anthony Ambrose died from his injuries.
Police arrested the victim’s roommate, 26-year-old Julius Adigun, on Wednesday. The accused was charged with second-degree murder and arson endangering life.
The investigation remains ongoing.
One person is dead following an early morning two-alarm blaze at a Brampton home. CITYNEWS/Arthur Pressick
