Murder, Arson Charges Filed In Chicago Firefighter's Death
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Key Points:
- Sheaves Slate, 27, has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of arson in connection with the death of Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, who died after battling a fire in Rogers Park.
- Michael Altman, 32, a fourth-generation firefighter and father of two, died after falling through a floor into a basement room engulfed in flames during the fire on Monday.
- The fire occurred at an apartment building at 1757 W. North Shore Ave., starting around 11:30 a.m. and being extinguished by 1:15 p.m., according to the Chicago Fire Department.
- The Chicago Fire Department and the community have expressed deep sorrow, with more than $500,000
