Md. man doused with gas, set on fire: Police
From the Associated Press: Police say a Frederick man is in critical condition at a Washington hospital two days after an acquaintance doused him with gasoline and set him on fire.
Investigators are searching for the alleged perpetrator, 26-year-old Joshua Mashburn, who is charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree arson and other offenses.
Police say Mashburn fled in a burgundy colored, 1994 Plymouth Voyager van after the attack at the victim's house around 4 a.m. Saturday.
The victim is in the MedStar Burn Unit of Washington Hospital Center with serious wounds to his head and torso.
By
Washington Post Editors
|
December 7, 2009; 3:50 PM ET
Categories:
Maryland
Save & Share:
Previous: Search for missing Virginia Tech student continues
Next: Pit bull shot by police in D.C. euthanized
The comments to this entry are closed.
No comments have been posted to this entry.