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Man Accused Of Arson That Injured 11 At Apartments Formally Charged

DENVER (CBS4) - A man accused of starting a fire that injured 11 people at an apartment building last week has been formally charged.

According to Lynn Kimbrough with the district attorney's office, Kenneth Shepard, 57, has been charged with one count of first-degree arson and 12 counts of fourth-degree arson for the fire at Federal View Apartments.

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"The charges allege that Shepard started a fire inside an occupied apartment building in the 2600 block of Federal Boulevard on March 27 … placing residents in danger," Kimbrough said in a statement.

Shepard remains in custody on a $100,000 bond. He's scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday to be formally advised of the charges.

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