Kenosha fire investigated as arson; father, son dead
KENOSHA, Wis. - Kenosha police say an apartment building fire that left two dead early Sunday morning, Oct. 30, was intentionally set.
It has been a month and a half after the tragedy, and new clues only bring even more questions to the death of a father and his 1-year-old son.
"For somebody who is a child and has their whole life ahead of them to have that decided for them, it’s heartbreaking," said Joseph Nosalik from Kenosha Police Department.
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The Kenosha police and fire departments were called to the building near 36th Avenue and 50th Street around 1 a.m. Less than an hour after arrival, the fire was put out.
FOX6 News spoke to neighbors who said a family of six lived in the apartment. The youngest of four boys, and his father died. The mother and three boys got out.
Fatal apartment fire near 36th Avenue and 50th Street, Kenosha
Kenosha police confirmed Antonio Davidson, a 25-year-old Kenosha resident and his 1-year-old son, Amari Davidson, died from injuries related to the fire.
"I'm at a real loss right now; I'm not knowing how to feel," said Alex Carter, a friend of Davidson.
The fire was contained to the second floor, but smoke and water damage made the structure uninhabitable.
Six weeks later and Kenosha police and Fire Arson investigators, along with the ATF and State Fire Marshall, have determined-- the fire was intentionally set.
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"There’s still a lot of pieces to that puzzle, and there’s still quite a bit of work to be done," said Nosalik.
Police haven't confirmed if the arson was intended for the unit Davidson and his family was living in.
Police believe there is someone who knows something.
"We know with 100 percent certainty that there’s people out there who know why that fire was set, and we’re urging those people to come forward and talk to us," said Nosalik.
As loved ones continue to grieve, investigators continue to look for more answers.
"They’re looking for justice, and we want to be able to provide that for them," said Nosalik.
Fatal apartment fire near 36th Avenue and 50th Street, Kenosha
Little Amari would've been two years old on Dec. 20.
Kenosha police said they want to bring justice for him and his family.
"There are still many unanswered questions, and the investigation remains very active. We know that there are people out there who do know exactly what happened and why. We want whoever that is to contact us and fill in the missing pieces of this puzzle," said the Kenosha Police Department.
If anyone has information regarding this fire, please contact the Kenosha Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can provide tips to Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.