Tarrance Jenkins killed in Hollywood apartment fire

Police: Fatal fire act of arson

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – An apartment fire that killed a Hollywood man is being called an act of arson.

Hollywood police said Tarrance Jenkins, 36, was killed in the early-morning fire Saturday at 1601 N. Dixie Highway.

Police described Jenkins' death as a fire-related homicide.

A family member told Local 10 that Jenkins lived alone in the second-floor apartment, had a girlfriend and children.

Police said 25 people were displaced.

Anyone with information is asked to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.