STONECREST, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A man wanted in connection with an apartment fire that claimed a woman’s life is in custody, police said on Tuesday.
Fire crews responded to the 5000 block of Fairington Road in Stonecrest around 1 a.m. on Labor Day. They said they believe the fire was set intentionally.
Shawn Fails, 44, was arrested Monday by officers in Chambers County during a traffic stop in Lanett, Alabama. Police said he is the victim’s ex-boyfriend.
“The Lanett Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family affected by this heartbreaking incident,” Police Chief Denise McCain said in a statement…