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Man Set on Fire in Broad Daylight Near US Capitol; Suspect at Large

DC Police are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

  • DC Police are searching for a suspect who set a man on fire in broad daylight near the US Capitol on Monday afternoon.
  • The suspect allegedly poured a liquid accelerant on the victim before igniting it and fleeing the scene.
  • The victim, who has not been identified, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
  • The authorities have not disclosed a possible motive for the attack or whether the victim and the attacker knew each other.
  • The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the suspect's arrest and conviction.
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