Suspect Pleads Guilty in Arson That Killed Two Memphis Firefighters

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- Suspect Anthony Paul Shaw has pled guilty to a July 15, 2003 arson that resulted in the deaths of Memphis Firefighters Trent Kirk and Charles Zachary, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.

Firefighter Tim Scott was also injured in the blaze that destroyed a Family Dollar store.

Shaw, who was the store's manager, agreed to a sentence of 50 years in prison, pending approval of the court. Shaw is scheduled to be sentenced on June 29.

According to the plea agreement, Shaw plead guilty to two counts of arson resulting in death and one count of arson resulting in personal injuries

Inside the Memphis Tragedy

• 6/17: Store Manager Charged in FFs' Deaths
  
• 6/17: IAFF Asks for Death Penalty
  
• 6/17: Memphis Firefighters Died as Heroes
  
• 6/17: Firefighter Profile: Lieutenant Kirk
  
• 6/17: Firefighter Profile: Private Zachary
  
• 6/16: First Report: FFs Trapped in Store Blaze
  
• Updated: Funeral and Memorial Information
  
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• Memphis Fire Department (Official City Site)
  
• Memphis Fire Department (Unofficial Site)
  
• International Association of Fire Fighters
  
• IAFF Local 1784 - Memphis