Man charged with setting deadly fire at Bolingbrook senior center
Turdor Ereba | Bolingbrook police
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. - A 21-year-old man has been charged with setting a fire that killed a man at the Levy Senior Center in Bolingbrook.
At approximately 1:13 a.m. on July 24, Bolingbrook police discovered a fire at the rear of the Levy Senior Center, 251 Canterbury Lane. The Bolingbrook Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze, determining that it was fueled by personal bedding and not a natural occurrence.
Bolingbrook officials said 35-year-old Kevin Wilson died from injuries sustained in the fire on Monday, July 29.
Shortly after the fire was reported, Wilson arrived at Bolingbrook Fire Station #2 with severe burns seeking medical assistance. He was transported to a local hospital and was initially listed in stable condition.
Investigators determined that the fire and resulting injuries were the result of an intentional act. Through a swift investigation, officers identified Turdor Ereba, 21, as a person of interest. He was located and taken into custody.
Ereba was charged with:
- Aggravated Battery – Caustic Substance (Class X Felony)
- Aggravated Battery – Great Bodily Harm (Class 1 Felony)
- Aggravated Arson (Class X Felony)
- Arson (Class 2 Felony)
Police were working with the Will County State's Attorney's Office to evaluate additional or upgraded charges following Wilson's death.