CMPD: 1 dead in intentionally set apartment fire
A woman died Saturday in a southwest Charlotte apartment fire that police said was intentionally set.
The fire was reported at about 5:30 p.m. in an apartment in the 12100 block of Toscana Way, off South Tryon Street in Steele Creek.
Medic transported Amanda Strous, 27, to Carolinas Medical Center-Steele Creek, where she was pronounced dead.
Detectives do not believe this was a random act of violence, according to WBTV, the Observer’s news partner.
Police encouraged anyone with information about the fire to call 704-432-TIPS (8477) and speak with a homicide detective. Or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Joe Marusak: 704-358-5067, @jmarusak
This story was originally published June 18, 2016 at 8:20 PM with the headline "CMPD: 1 dead in intentionally set apartment fire."