Virginia Council Member Set on Fire in Office Attack
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A Danville, Virginia, city council member was set on fire by a man known to him, over a personal dispute, not related to his political role. The suspect, Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, entered the victim's workplace, doused him with gasoline, and set him on fire before fleeing. The victim was airlifted for medical treatment, and Hayes is in custody. The incident has shocked the community, with officials and colleagues condemning the violence.
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- Danville City Councilman set on fire; man arrested WDBJ7
- Virginia city councilman doused in gasoline and lit on fire in attack at his office NBC News
- Virginia council member attacked and set on fire The Guardian
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