North Little Rock fire being investigated as homicide

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Police in North Little Rock say a house fire earlier this month is being investigated as a homicide.

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a North Little Rock home early in the morning on Jan. 18.

After the blaze was extinguished, firefighters found the body of man.

The remains were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for identification and to determine the cause and manner of death.

Police say the manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

The victim has been identified as 32-year old Joshua Dylan Watson.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and authorities are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

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