As firefighters rushed to extinguish a fire at a Florida apartment early Tuesday, they discovered a woman stabbed to death inside and her three young children in critical condition, one of whom was an infant who later died in a hospital, authorities said.
The fire broke out around midnight at the Countryside Apartments on Beville Road in Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young told reporters at the scene.
“This is a horrible incident two days after a family-centered holiday,” Young said.
The baby was found in a crib suffering cardiac arrest near the mother. The cause of the baby’s death and the conditions of the two surviving children, ages 4 and 5, were not immediately provided.
The mother’s name has not yet been released as authorities work to notify her next of kin.
Authorities are ruling the incident a homicide because the fire had two points of origin within the apartment, which is not normal, Daytona Beach Fire Department Lt. Antwan Lewis told reporters.
Firefighters found a woman stabbed to death along with her three children in critical condition. Daytona Beach FD
Police have not yet identified any suspects in connection with the stabbing or the arson.
Authorities said a police officer was treated for smoke inhalation. It was unclear if other apartment units were affected.
Authorities have deemed the incident a homicide due to multiple starting points. Daytona Beach FD
“I am very proud of all the officers who initially responded, as well as the fire and medical personnel,” Young said. “If it weren’t for their actions, more lives probably would have been lost.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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