One man has died in a fire in Howard County, and the police are searching for a person of interest in connection with the incident.
The fire occurred on Christmas Day in the 3000 block East on CR 300 S in Kokomo. The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person of interest in this fatal house fire.
Emergency responders were dispatched Monday, Dec. 25, at 12:30 p.m. to the 3000 block of East on CR 300 S on a report of a possible residential fire, according to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office.
Upon arrival, fire crews located a person inside and extinguished the fire. The victim was pronounced dead on scene by medics.
The victim will be identified when the family is notified. Further, the Howard County Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy.
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a person of interest, 44-year-old Curtis L. Freeman. He is reportedly homeless.
The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are actively seeking information to resolve the case.
