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Citrus Heights police seek to identify suspect after deadly house fire

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Citrus Heights Police released a photo of a blue four-door on Aug. 15 and are seeking more information from the public regarding a deadly house fire which occurred on June 7, 2024. // CHPD

By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights Police Department has released new information regarding a deadly house fire that occurred in June and is seeking information from the public.

At 11:45 a.m. on June 7, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a house fire on Oak Grove Avenue. After extinguishing the fire, crews discovered a deceased occupant, who has been identified as 61-year-old George Benson. Police have called the death “suspicious” and coroner reports have labeled the cause of death as “undetermined.”

Police on Thursday released a photo of a vehicle on the department’s social media page and are asking anyone with information regarding the incident, the vehicle, or the vehicle’s owner to contact authorities.

Information leading to the suspect’s identification or arrest may be eligible for a reward, according to Police. Residents can provide anonymous information through the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers or by calling 1-800-AA-CRIME.