Suspect Confesses to Setting Virginia Councilman on Fire
TL;DR
A suspect, Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes, attacked Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler by pouring gasoline on him and setting him on fire, resulting in severe burns. Buck-Hayes was charged with attempted first-degree murder and malicious wounding, and is held without bond. The community and officials have condemned the attack and are praying for Vogler's recovery.
- Suspect admits to setting Danville councilman on fire, leaving him with extreme burns WSET
- Magazine owner describes moment a city councilman in Virginia was set on fire Fox News
- Court docs: Suspect in attack on City Councilman intended to kill him WDBJ7
- Attacker sets Virginia city councilman Lee Vogler on fire, police say The Washington Post
- Virginia council member attacked and set on fire The Guardian
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