Dangerous suspect at large after man set on fire in Washington DC: police
Suspect poured a flammable liquid on the man and then ignited the liquid, setting the victim on fire, police say
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police in Washington, D.C., have released a photo of a wanted suspect who they say set a man on fire in the nation’s capital on Monday.
The incident occurred at the intersection of North Capitol Street and P Street Northwest at around 3:05 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said in a press release yesterday.
The suspect poured a flammable liquid on the man and then ignited the liquid, setting the victim alight, police said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police in Washington, D.C., have released a photo of a wanted suspect who they say set a man on fire on Monday. (Metropolitan Police Department)
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The suspect then fled the scene on foot. A photo of the alleged perpetrator was captured on CCTV and distributed by police.
The victim, who has not been identified, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The exact extent of his injuries is unclear.
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It is not known what triggered the incident or if the two clashed beforehand.
The MPD could not provide any further information when contacted by Fox News Digital.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The incident occurred at the intersection of North Capitol Street and P Street Northwest at around 3:05 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department said in a press release. (Google Maps)
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Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to call the MPD at 202 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.
The MPD currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.