Virginia councilman set on fire with gasoline by attacker at his workplace office

A Virginia city council member was rushed to a burn center after a man poured gasoline on him and set him on fire inside his workplace on Wednesday. 

Danville City Council member Lee Vogler, 39, of Danville, was working in the Showcase Magazine office at about 11 a.m. local time, when Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, 29, of Danville, allegedly forced his way into the building carrying a five-gallon bucket of gasoline, according to the Danville Police Department and Showcase Magazine owner Andrew Brooks. 

Police said Hayes poured the gasoline on Vogler as he tried to run to the front of the building and then lit him on fire.

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During the attack, Vogler identified Hayes, according to Brooks. 

After fleeing the scene, Hayes was stopped a few blocks away and taken into custody without incident. 

“Based on the investigation at the time of this release, the victim and the suspect are known to each other and the attack stems from a personal matter not related to the victim’s position on Danville City Council or any other political affiliation,” according to a statement from the department. 

Danville, Virginia, City Council member Lee Vogler was airlifted to the hospital after the attack. (@leevogler via Instagram)

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Vogler was airlifted to a regional medical facility for treatment, officials said. His current condition is unknown. 

“We are deeply shocked and saddened by this act of violence,” Showcase wrote in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Lee and his family as he receives medical care. The Showcase Magazine team is fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue their investigation.” 

Lee Vogler, a Danville City Council member in Virginia, was the youngest person elected to his position in 2012. (@leevogler via Instagram)

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Vogler was elected to Danville City Council in May 2012, becoming the youngest person to hold the position at age 24, according to the city’s website. 

He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010 and serves as sales director at Showcase Magazine.

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Showcase Magazine, Danville City Council and Vogler’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.

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