Winnipeg man faces murder charge following fatal January apartment fire

Winnipeg police have made an arrest in the death of a 23-year-old woman just a few days into 2023.

Star Alicia Thomas was found inside a Sargent Avenue apartment that was on fire on Jan. 3, and was taken to hospital where she died of her injuries.

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Police determined the death to be a homicide and arrested a Winnipeg man Monday. Joey Robertson Lecoy, 26, has been charged with second-degree murder, as well as five counts of possessing a firearm, restricted weapon or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.

He remains in custody.