Virginia City Councilman Set Ablaze in Shocking Attack

Lee Vogler, a city councilman in Virginia, was attacked in his office by Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, who set him on fire. The act stemmed from a personal matter, not related to Vogler's political work. Vogler is hospitalized, while the suspect faces severe legal charges.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Danville | Updated: 31-07-2025 02:41 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 02:41 IST
Virginia City Councilman Set Ablaze in Shocking Attack
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In a startling incident in Virginia, city councilman Lee Vogler was set on fire in his own office by a man named Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes. Authorities reported that the attack was linked to a personal matter rather than Vogler's political activities.

Vogler sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a North Carolina hospital for treatment. The suspect, Hayes, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding and is being held without bond.

Governor Glenn Youngkin and others condemned the attack, expressing prayers for Vogler's recovery. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Danville community and raised concerns about safety and security at workplaces.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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