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A man who allegedly set a Virginia City Councilman in Gasoline and set fire on Wednesday, told the police that he intends to be fatal for the attack, according to the documents.
Danville City Council member Lee Vogler, 39, was working in the Showcase Magazine, where he serves as a sales director, when Danville’s 29-year-old Shots Michael Bak Hayes allegedly forced to make his way in the building, put a five-chalory bocket of gasoline on Vogler, and set fire to fire, Danville Police Department.
Vogler identified during Hayes assaultPolice said that the officers were helped to make a quick arrest after the Hes’s fleeing from the spot.
Hayes later told the police that he intends to destroy the fire for Vogler, according to this a report From Associated Press. The court record was first reported Danville register and bee,
Shotcy Michael Bak-Haose is accused of setting fire to Danville, Wa., Counselor Lee Vogler on 30 July 2025. (Danville Police Department; @leevogler through Instagram)
Virginia Councilman set fire to his workplace office with gasoline by the attacker
Officials said that Vogler and Hayes knew each other and the incident stems from a “personal case”, Danville is not related to the status of Vogler on the city council or anyone else. political affiliation.
According to officials, Hes has been accused of first-degree murder and raising malicious wounds. He is being held without bonds in Danville City Jail.
Officials said Vogler was airlifted for a regional medical facility for treatment. His current position is unknown.
The alleged attempt was at the Showcase Magazine Building, where Danville, Wa., Counselor Lee Vogler was working on July 30, 2025. (Google Map)
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According to the city website, Vogler was elected to the Danville City Council in May 2012, which became the youngest person at the age of 24.
Vogler’s wife, Blair, wrote in a social media post that the man’s man is recovering from the attack with courage and determination.
Virginia City Councilman Lee Vogler was rushed to the hospital after the attack. (@leevogler through Instagram)
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“Anyone who knows him will expect, he is facing this challenge. In the same way he is facing every obstacle in his life – with courage, determination and an unwavering spirit. Lee is a fighter,” Blair Vogler wrote. “As his wife, I stand next to him through high and climb, and I can be present with the integrity with which he serves. Beyond the headlines and public moments, there is a man who loves his family, city and his people deeply.”
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Showcase Magazine, Vogler’s office and Hayes’ Attorney, Edward Lavado did not immediately respond to the requests for Fox News Digital’s comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
