They arrest shooter suspected of starting fire in apartments in Miami.

The Miami police arrested an individual who shot a maintenance worker in the building where a large-scale fire broke out, this Monday.

The incident occurred at the Temple Court residential complex, located at 431 NW 3rd Street, in Miami. The firefighters and city police responded immediately, and among those affected by the fire, they also found a man with gunshot wounds.

In a significant turn of events, authorities reported the arrest of a suspect related to a shooting at the location prior to the fire. The individual is in police custody and is being questioned about the incident.

The mayor Francis Suárez announced the arrest of the suspect, but did not reveal his identity at first, although he did say that it is believed that this individual may have intentionally caused the accident.

Telemundo51 identified the detained man. His name is Juan Francisco Figueroa, and he is 73 years old. They claim he was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday and transferred to the TGK jail in Miami-Dade.

The initial data indicates that Figueroa shot an employee at the Temple Court apartments and then intentionally caused the fire.

The detainee has a criminal record, was sentenced in 1992 for second-degree murder. Now he faces charges of attempted murder with a firearm, felony, and arson.

On June 10, 2024, at 8:15 in the morning, the neighborhood around the Temple Court residential complex woke up to the sound of alarms and a column of smoke.

The emergency quickly mobilized dozens of firefighter crews who faced a fierce battle against the fire in a predominantly wooden building. The flames reached multiple residential units, which required a considerable effort.

After eight hours of intense work, the fire was brought under control and the fire units began to be released from the site. All the people in the building were accounted for. There were no fatal victims reported, but several people had to be transported to the hospital, including three rescuers.

The Miami Fire Department evacuated more than 40 people. The residents spent the night in a safe place, and will then be staying for two weeks in a hotel with support from the city government. Mayor Francis Suarez assured that his administration will find a housing solution for those affected.

The Fire Department and the Miami Police continue to work together to clarify the causes of the fire and the shooting. It is expected that authorities will provide more details in the coming hours.