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HomeFeaturedUnion City Police Arrest Christopher Shawn Schwenk After Man Dies in House...

Union City Police Arrest Christopher Shawn Schwenk After Man Dies in House Fire

Police say that a 66-year-old male resident was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Union City Police Department Press Release Re: Christopher Shawn Schwenk Arrest

Date of investigation: September 23, 2024
Incident: Murder Investigation
Location: 33400 Block of 14th Street

Murder investigation

Union City, CA – On September 23, 2024, at 3:29 A.M., the Union City Police Department responded to multiple reports of a fully engulfed residence on the 33400 block of 14th Street.

Officers arrived on the scene to find a significant fire. Occupants were able to evacuate the residence, however, unfortunately a 66-year-old male resident was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

A male suspect identified as Christopher Shawn Schwenk, 33-year-old from Union City was arrested for this incident. A 57-year-old female was also arrested for this incident, but she was later released. The investigation is ongoing, and the Union City Police Department is committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding this incident.

We urge anyone with information related to this case to come forward. Please contact Detective Bedford at 510-675-5266 or via email at michaelb@unioncity.org. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the UCPD tip line at 510-675-5207 or tips@unioncity.org.

The Union City Police Department remains dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community and appreciates the public’s assistance in this investigation.

For media inquiries, please contact Sergeant Brandon Hayward at brandonh@unioncity.org or call 510-714-1694.

Source: UCPD

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