Virginia City Councilman Vogler Sustained Third-Degree Burns on 63% of His Body – Suspect Admits It Was His ‘Intention to Kill’ Vogler

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.

Suspect who attacked Virginia Councilman Lee Vogler: Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes / courtesy of Danville Police Department

Danville police said the attack appears to be personal and not related to Vogler’s position as a city councilman.