FROM THE OFFICE OF VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF PETER WHITE:
On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at approximately 2:17 A.M., deputies responded to a call in reference to an assault at 47 Fulcher Farm Lane.
Upon arrival, they found a single-wide mobile home on fire, fully involved. Shortly after arrival, it was discovered that the victim, Willie Ralph McAffee II, age 53 of this same address, was still inside and died in the fire. No other injuries occurred.
The investigation revealed that Willie Ralph McAfee III, age 27, was involved in a physical altercation with Willie McAffee II (his father) inside the home and fled the scene. He was apprehended a short distance away from the scene.
It appears that the fire was deliberately set. However, it is unclear at this time whether the victim died from the fire or the altercation. An autopsy will be performed on the body.
Willie R. McAffee III has been arrested and charges will be filed.