CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An elderly Corpus Christi woman is without a home this morning after officials said her grandson set her house on fire while she was trying to get him to leave the property.
Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain Ted Vicha said they responded to the fire on the 2200 block of Prescott just after 8 a.m. The woman was trying to get the 42-year-old male to leave and he refused, but eventually set the house on fire and left the scene.
The man was caught a short time later by Corpus Christi police officers, Vicha said.
According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, the fire was set intentionally, with the knowledge that the 82-year-old grandmother was inside the residence.
The man is facing seven charges, some which include, aggravated robbery, possession of a controlled substance, interfering with 911 and tampering with physical evidence. He has not currently been booked. CCPD will release their name once he is officially booked.
The Red Cross has reached out to the client and opened a case, they are offering financial assistance. The woman will be staying with her son for the time being, officials said.
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