Sudbury

2 men charged with 1st-degree murder after Sudbury fire

Two more people have been charged following a fire in Sudbury, Ont., earlier this month that killed two men and a woman.

4 people were in townhouse unit when fire began on April 11.

A townhouse with plywood over the doors and winders and yellow police caution tape waving in the wind
Sudbury police have charged two men with first-degree murder and arson after an April 11 fire in a Bruce Avenue townhouse. (Yvon Therault/Radio-Canada)

Two more suspects have been charged following a fatal fire in Sudbury, Ont., earlier this month that killed two men and a woman.

Four people were in a Bruce Avenue townhouse unit when the fire began on April 11.

A 37-year-old man managed to escape by jumping from a second-storey window.

Police said two 34-year-old men face several charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and arson.

Two other suspects were earlier charged with being a party to first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and several other offences.

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With files from The Canadian Press