Accused serial arsonist admits to starting Walmart fire according to court documents
LAS VEGAS NV June 19 2021 An accused serial arsonist admitted he started a fire inside Walmart on Monday, authorities say.
According to court documents, the suspect Brian Miller pulled a knife on Walmart security officers after setting the fire and got away.
Las Vegas police found him nearby at the Eastside Cannery hotel-casino where they say he asked officers to shoot him.
Walmart employees also told police their security officers recognized Miller as a possible suspect in a previous fire at the store.
Miller is facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest.
He’s also accused of setting two fires at Walmart stores back in April.