Crime & Safety
Man Dies After Lighting Himself On Fire In Front Of NYC Church: Report
Police responded to a 911 call that a man had set himself on fire in front of St. George's Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
NEW YORK CITY — A 48-year-old man lit himself on fire and died in front of a Manhattan church early Thursday morning.
Police responded to a 911 call that a man had set himself on fire at St. George’s Episcopal Church — located at East 16th Street and Rutherford Place — around 2:30 a.m., according to a New York Post report.
The victim was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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It is not known at this time what led up to the man setting himself on fire, according to the report.
The 48-year-old man's identity has been released pending family notification.
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An investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story. This post may be updated.
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