Detroit man charged with firebombing apartment building on city's west side James Craft III charged with first-degree arson
A Detroit man has been charged in connection with the firebombing of an apartment. (WDIV)
DETROIT – A Detroit man has been charged in connection with the firebombing of an apartment building on the city's west side.
James Bishop Craft III, 22, is accused of firebombing an apartment in the 12200 block of Schaefer Highway. Firefighters were called to the scene at 10:47 p.m. Friday.
UPDATE : Craft arraigned
A 16-year-old occupant of the apartment had significant burns on her body and was taken to a hospital for treatment, officials said.
Detroit police investigators arrested Craft in connection with the fire. He is charged with first-degree arson.
Craft is expected to be arraigned Tuesday at 36th District Court.
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