Danville Metropolis Council member Lee Vogler was attacked Wednesday in his workplace. (Metropolis of Danville, Virginia)
A Virginia metropolis council member was rushed to a burn middle after a person poured gasoline on him and set him on fireplace inside his office on Wednesday.
Andrew Brooks, writer and proprietor of Showcase Journal, stated in a social media publish that Danville Metropolis Council member Lee Vogler was working within the workplace when an individual allegedly pressured their means into the constructing simply after 11 a.m. native time, carrying a five-gallon bucket of gasoline.
The person, who has not but been recognized, allegedly poured the gasoline on Vogler as he tried to run to the entrance of the constructing.
Brooks stated in a Fb video that the person adopted Vogler and set him on fireplace.
Throughout the assault, Vogler recognized the suspect, who’s now in police custody, based on Brooks.
Vogler sustained critical burn accidents and was taken to the Lynchburg burn middle for therapy.
His present situation is unknown.
“We’re deeply shocked and saddened by this act of violence,” Showcase wrote in a press release. “Our ideas and prayers are with Lee and his household as he receives medical care. The Showcase Journal workforce is absolutely cooperating with legislation enforcement as they proceed their investigation.”
Vogler was elected to Danville Metropolis Council in Could 2012, turning into the youngest particular person to carry the place at age 24, based on town’s web site.
He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth College in 2010 and serves as gross sales director at Showcase Journal.
Showcase Journal didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark.
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