A Danville city council member was set on fire outside his office after a man poured gasoline on him. Police have a suspect in custody.
A Danville city council member was the victim of a brutal attack outside his office. According to police reports, a man poured gasoline on the elected official and set him on fire.
The incident occurred outside the official's Danville office. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment of severe burns.
Police have apprehended a suspect and are currently investigating the motive behind the attack. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of elected officials and prompted increased security measures.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.