The death of a man who was killed in a fire at a Chester home and targeted twice before may be connected to a motorcycle gang, according to police.
The fire broke out at a two-story home on the 1000 block of Baldwin Street around 3 a.m. Saturday and was placed under control in about 20 minutes. The homeowner, identified as 52-year-old Anthony Gorman Sr., was killed in the blaze. The Medical Examiner determined he died from smoke inhalation.
"We are really upset that we lost our father this way," said Latisha Cunningham, one of Gorman's daughters. "I feel like because it happened before and he reported it, something more should've happened."
Officials said Gorman’s home was firebombed twice in the past.
"The police station dropped the ball," said Gorman's daughter Lakeyna Williams.
Police have not revealed the cause of the fatal fire but say it's suspicious. They also say it could be connected to Gorman's involvement in a motorcycle club.
"We are investigating this as a possible retaliation for involvement with an outlaw motorcycle gang," said Chester Police Commissioner Joseph Bail.
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Gorman's family told NBC10 he was a member of a motorcycle club but had been disabled since 2009 due to an accident.
Chester Police continue to investigate.
