San
Antonio, Texas, December 15, 2017: Tuesday,
a Bexar County Grand Jury returned five indictments against Emond Johnson, age
39, for the charges of Felony Murder, Arson resulting in Death, two charges of
Arson and Bodily Injury, and Arson-Building.
On May 18, 2017, a fire at the Ingram Square Center
caused the death of San Antonio Firefighter Scott Deem, caused serious injuries
to Firefighter Brad Phipps, and injured Firefighter Robert Vasquez as well
caused serious damage to the building structures themselves.
San Antonio Arson, San Antonio Police Department, Texas
State Fire Marshal’s Office, ATF, and the Bexar County Criminal District
Attorney’s Office have worked tirelessly together since day one to determine
the cause of the fire, and whether or not it was a result of a tragic accident,
natural cause or the result of a criminal act. After eliminating any natural or
accidental cause of the fire, investigators determined that this fire was
intentionally set.
Felony Murder is a first degree felony, punishable
by 5-99 years or life in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Arson resulting in
Death is a first degree felony, punishable by 5-99 years or life in prison and
up to a $10,000 fine. Arson and Bodily Injury is a first degree felony,
punishable by 5-99 years or life in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Arson-Building is a second degree felony, punishable by 2-20 years in prison
and up to a $10,000 fine.