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Man charged with setting fire that killed Chicago Fire Department captain

Last updated: April 26, 2025 7:05 pm
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Surveillance Video Leads to Quick Arrest in Firefighter’s Death

Firefighters move the body of Capt. David Meyer to an ambulance after he was killed in the line of duty on April 23, 2025. Inset is Charles Green, the man accused of setting the fire. (Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Police Department)

Authorities credited surveillance video for the swift apprehension of Charles Green, the suspect accused of setting the fire that tragically claimed the life of Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer. Green, 44, appeared in court and was ordered to remain in custody pending trial by Judge Antara Rivera.

Captain Meyer lost his life while battling a garage fire in the early hours of Wednesday on the 1200 block of North Pine Street. The structure collapsed, fatally injuring the 30-year veteran firefighter.

Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives determined that the fire was deliberately set in a trash bin, leading to the blaze that took Meyer’s life. Chicago police, aided by surveillance footage, quickly identified Green as the arson suspect.

Prosecutors revealed in court that video evidence showed Green leaving his residence on the West Side and walking approximately 12 blocks to the scene of the arson. Footage captured him near the garage, where he disappeared from view briefly before reappearing as smoke and flames engulfed the area.

Additional footage from a nearby gas station showed activity around the time of the fire, further linking Green to the crime. Upon his arrest later that day, authorities discovered incriminating evidence at his home, including burned paper, lighter fluid, and lighters. His clothing also tested positive for accelerants.

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Records show that Green had a prior arrest for misdemeanor charges in Elmwood Park, where he failed to appear in court, leading to an outstanding warrant at the time of the arson incident. With a history of multiple arrests dating back to the late 1990s, Green now faces charges of murder, murder during a forcible felony, and aggravated arson.

Tragically, Captain Meyer’s death marks the second loss of a Chicago firefighter to arson-related incidents in recent years. Firefighter Jermaine Pelt met a similar fate in 2023, underscoring the dangers faced by first responders in the line of duty.

Green’s arrest brings some closure to the investigation into Meyer’s death, highlighting the importance of surveillance technology in solving crimes and ensuring justice for the fallen heroes of the Chicago Fire Department.

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