Danville, Virginia, City Councilman Lee Vogler was doused in gasoline and set on fire in his office on Tuesday.
According to reports, the attacker, identified as Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, 29, of Danville, threw five gallons of gasoline on Vogler before setting him on fire.
Danville police said the attack appears to be personal and not related to Vogler’s position as a city councilman.
The Daily Mail reported that Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes’ wife filed for divorce just two weeks ago.
This should speed the divorce process right along.