Man Killed In Homeless Camp Blast Identified

Authorities have identified the homeless man killed in an explosion at a camp in Italian Village last week.Police say the small propane heater 52-year-old Manuel Pacheco was using to keep warm at a homeless camp near Lincoln and Hamlet Streets exploded. An official cause of death is pending.

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Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.