DETROIT (WXYZ) — A 7-year-old boy was released from the hospital Thursday after surviving a fire at his home on the city's west side Tuesday night. Investigators have ruled that the apartment fire was intentionally set, and a suspect is now in custody.
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The fire occurred on Brace Street near the intersection of Southfield Freeway and West Chicago around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
UPDATE: 7-year-old Makell Joyner, injured in an apartment arson that killed his mother and little sister, was released from the hospital today according to his family @DetroitFire @CrimeInTheD @wxyzdetroit pic.twitter.com/fsbq8BAjZa
— Jenn Schanz (@JennSchanzWXYZ) October 10, 2019
Markell Joyner was hospitalized and treated for smoke inhalation. His mother, 31-year-old Star Milligan and his 2-year-old sister, Mylah, died in the fire.
The residents of the apartment were displaced due to the fire. A GoFundMe page was set up to help with funeral expenses. You can donate here.
