The death of a man whose body was found on the kitchen floor of a burning duplex has been ruled a homicide, according to Chattanooga police.
The smell of smoke still permeated the air outside 1802 Wilcox Blvd. on Friday, more than a day after firefighters found 36-year-old Lucius Moss’ body inside the brick duplex.
A charred speaker box and few displaced compact discs were among the blackened ash and rubble outside the front door Friday afternoon. Crime scene tape still sealed off the entry to the home.
Police are not releasing how Moss was killed. A medical examiner’s report is pending. It’s also unclear how the fire started.
However, nearby residents said they believe Moss was shot and killed after an argument.