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Teen arrested in connection with fire that killed man, 45

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a house fire that killed a 45-year-old man in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police say Saturday that the teen faces murder, arson and auto theft charges. He was arrested Friday evening. His name was not released.

Firefighters pulled Jason Doan late Thursday night from the burning house on the city's northwest side. He later died at a hospital.

Police say another adult and two children escaped the flames.

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