Arson, homicide investigation underway after man found dead inside North Lawndale home after fire

CHICAGO — A homicide and an arson investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a burning home on the city’s West Side on Friday night.

According to Chicago police, the victim was located after officers and fire crews responded to the scene of a fire at a residence in the 2300 block of South Kirkland Avenue in North Lawndale around 8 p.m.

Officers said after crews had extinguished the blaze, they located a 68-year-old man inside the home. He was later pronounced dead on the scene.

Authorities said the incident has been classified as an arson and homicide investigation.

Currently, it is unclear what sparked the fire or what led to the victim’s death.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact CPD Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.