Ashley Thompson dies in fatal Strawberry Mansion fire
Fatal Strawberry Mansion fire death of Ashley Thompson
Investigators are seeking charges against two individuals following a deliberately set fire in Strawberry Mansion that claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and her two young children. The tragic incident occurred in the early morning hours.
The fatal fire occurred in a rowhome located in Strawberry Mansion. According to the Philadelphia Fire Marshal, the blaze was deliberately started. First responders were dispatched to the property on North Corlies Street around 5 a.m. Following the emergency call.
At the time of the fire, five people were inside the residence. Sadly, Ashley Thompson, who was eight months pregnant, and her two children, aged four and six, perished as a result of the fire. The identities of the four-year-old and six-year-old Thompson children have been reported in the news coverage.
Charles Sumpter, aged 67, and Fleitte Newell, aged 44, have been arrested in connection with the incident. These two individuals face multiple charges including murder in relation to the devastating fire.
According to information gathered by Philadelphia police sources, a crucial detail regarding the fire’s origin has been uncovered. The oldest survivor of the blaze, a 54-year-old woman, is the sister of the accused individual, Fleitte Newell. Police indicate that the two suspects were engaged in a dispute concerning the ownership of the property where the fire started.
Fire crews responded to the scene and found the tragic remains of Ashley Thompson and her two children. Emergency medical services personnel pronounced the mother and her children deceased at the hospital. A two-year-old child and a 54-year-old female relative were rescued from the burning building. Both survivors are currently receiving medical treatment and are said to be in stable condition.
This tragic incident highlights the devastating impact of arson on a family. The ongoing investigation aims to provide more details about the motive behind the deliberate act that led to this heartbreaking loss. Authorities continue to process the crime scene and gather evidence to support the charges against the two suspects.
