Philadelphia – A devastating fire at a pizza shop in Philadelphia on June 18, 2022, resulted in the tragic loss of life for a brave firefighter. The investigation into this heinous crime has led to the indictment of two suspects.
Al-Ashraf Khalil, 29, and Isaam Jaghama, 29, both of Philadelphia, PA, were charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit malicious damage by means of fire of a building used in interstate commerce, and one count of malicious damage by means of fire of a building used in interstate commerce. Khalil was also charged with one count of wire fraud, and one count of using fire in furtherance of the commission of that wire fraud.
The alleged arson at 300 West Indiana Avenue in Philadelphia was intended to allow Khalil to profit from an insurance claim related to the fire. After the fire occurred, Khalil signed paperwork authorizing an insurance adjuster to file an insurance claim on his behalf, which was then filed on June 20, 2022.
The case was investigated by ATF Philadelphia and the ATF’s National Response Team, the Philadelphia Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Philadelphia Police Department, with significant assistance provided by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections.
According to the indictment, Khalil faces a mandatory-minimum sentence of 17 years in prison, and up to a maximum of life in prison if convicted. Jaghama faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 7 years in prison and up to a maximum of life in prison if convicted.
An Indictment, Information, or Criminal Complaint is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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