Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Death of Worcester Firefighter Roy
Friday, March 15, 2019
A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the December fire that killed Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. announced during a press conference on Friday.
Momoh Kamara, 21, of West Boylston, is also charged with arson of a dwelling, armed burglary and malicious destruction of a motor vehicle.
“Today’s indictment was the result of a long and intense investigation that started immediately after Firefighter Roy’s death and is ongoing. This investigation is an example of tremendous cooperation and coordination by local, state and federal agencies. I want to thank everyone involved for the many painstaking hours of hard work necessary to get us to where we are today,” said Early.
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His case was continued to April 24.
The Fire
As GoLocalProv reported, Roy, 36, died on December 9 while fighting a fire at 5-7 Lowell Street in Worcester.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined today that Firefighter Roy died of smoke inhalation and the manner of death was a homicide.
Investigators determined that the fire was started in the early hours of Dec. 9 in the basement of 5-7 Lowell St. Residents of the three-story building were able to escape without injury.
About Roy
Roy was assigned to Ladder 4, Group 3 at the Webster Square Fire Station.
He had served on the Worcester Fire Department for 2 ½ years.
He leaves behind a 9-year old daughter, his parents who are Worcester residents, and a brother. He was a Shrewsbury resident.
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