According to the Sûreté du Québec
On October 16, emergency services were called to Vollant Street in Sept-Îles for a fire in a residence.
The body of a person was found in the residence following the fire.
The identification of the victim has not been revealed and must be made to the satisfaction of the coroner, indicated the SQ.
“At this stage of the investigation, we can confirm that certain elements lead us to believe that it is indeed an arson. It is the services investigating crimes against the person who have the responsibility of this investigation”, indicated the Sûreté du Québec.
Shortly after the fire started, five individuals were arrested in connection with it.
The suspects are aged between 19 and 34. Two individuals from Quebec, two from Sept-Îles and one from Shawinigan.
They are expected to appear today at the Sept-Îles courthouse on charges of arson of a residential house.
The file is still under review and the investigation is still ongoing. Other charges could be laid, indicated the Sûreté du Québec.
