MI Man Charged with Murder, Arson for Fire Where Firefighter Died

A Flint man has been charged with murder and arson in connection with a trailer fire last month where a firefighter collapsed and died.

Flint Apparatus Operator Ricky Hill Jr. suffered a medical emergency at the scene and died despite receiving immediate treatment.

Jabez Bobo, 21, was arraigned Monday, and bail was set at $100,000, according to ABC12. 

He is facing life without parole.

After Hill's death, Mayor Sheldon Neeley said: “This is a tremendous loss for the Flint Fire Department and the entire city of Flint. I ask the Flint community to join us in lifting the family in prayer during this difficult time."

Hill had been with the department for 16 years.