Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez says a known gang leader was shot and killed on Wednesday, hours before the fire.
The fire broke out around 11 p.m. at an apartment building near 45th and Hermitage Avenue.Alderman Raymond Lopez of the 25th Ward took to twitter, suggesting it was arson.Lopez also says the building was a "known gang hotspot.
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