5-Year-Old Who Died in Vallejo Arson Fire Is Tentatively Identified

VALLEJO - Vallejo police have tentatively identified the 5-year-old Vallejo boy who died in a suspected arson Sunday morning as Dayleon Seil-Shuemake.

Darrylone Shuemake, 53, believed to be the boy's father, is suspected of starting the fire in the home at 827 Stella St.

Police said he is dangerous and anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Vallejo police or their local police agency.

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Lt. Joseph Iacono said the boy's name and his relationship with the arson suspect have not yet been confirmed by forensic evidence.

"We are still working on this part of the investigation," Iacono said Tuesday afternoon.

The two-alarm fire was reported around 9:53 a.m.

The boy's mother suffered second- and third-degree burns and a 13-year-old boy also suffered minor burns, Vallejo Fire Department officials said.

Firefighters said neighbors tried to rescue the boy from the home but were unsuccessful.

-Bay City News; image, embed via Vallejo Firefighters