ENDWELL, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Tyler Russel, a 24-year-old man from Endwell, was arrested on Monday, June 22, and charged with multiple felonies related to a fatal fire that occurred at the Knights Inn earlier this week. According to New York State Police, Russell faces six counts of manslaughter in the second degree (class C felony) and one count of arson in the fourth degree (class E felony).
The incident took place on June 23 when the fire broke out at approximately 8:26 p.m., resulting in multiple fatalities. The investigation was conducted by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which collaborated with the Broome County District Attorney’s Office to determine charges against Russel.
Russell was processed and arraigned at SP Endwell before being transferred to the Broome County Jail for further legal proceedings. Additional details regarding the victims involved in this tragic event will be released by authorities at a later date.
The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, but law enforcement has charged Russell with arson, indicating that criminal activity may have been responsible for the blaze. The community is reeling from the loss and awaiting further information as officials continue their probe into the circumstances surrounding this violent incident.