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Virginia City Councilman, who was set on fire in an attempt to murder an alleged murder last week, was “long, painful and faced uncertain recovery,” his employer.
Danville City Council members Li Vogler, 39, serve as the director of marketing at Showcase Magazine. The magazine owner, Andrew Brook, says Vogler is now taking care of the UNC Burn Clinic at Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Brooks wrote, “His wife, Blair and their children are on their behalf because they begin what will be a long, painful and uncertain recovery.” “He faces many surgery, staying in an extended hospital and months – if not the year – of rehabilitation.”
Dansville Police Department says that 29-year-old Shotcy Michael Bak Hayes of Danville forced to make his way in the office building of Shoches Magazine, put a five-proclaimed bucket of gasoline on Vogler and set it on fire.
Virginia Councilman set fire to his workplace office with gasoline by the attacker
Shotcy Michael Bak-Haose (left) is accused of setting fire to Danville, W., Counselor Lee Vogler (right) on July 30, 2025. (Danville Police Department; @leevogler through Instagram)
Vogler now burns severely covered about 60% of his body, mostly with wounds on his torso.
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,
Virginia City Councilman Lee Vogler was rushed to the hospital after the attack. (@leevogler through Instagram)
“Our family is overwhelmed about the love and support received in just 24 hours,” Vogler’s wife Blair said in a statement posted on a money raising site.
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“We are deeply grateful to your prayers, messages and generosity during this incredibly difficult time,” he said. “Knowing that our community stands with us, more than words means, and it has given us strength when we need it most. Thank you, from under our hearts.”
The alleged attempt was at the Showcase Magazine Building, where Danville, Wa., Counselor Lee Vogler was working on July 30, 2025. (Google Map)
Officials said that Vogler, a Republican, and Hayes knew each other and the incident stems from “personal case”, Danville City Council or any other is not related to the status of Vogler on anyone else. political affiliation.
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Hayes has been accused First-degree murder According to officials, the malicious wound increased. He is being held without bonds in Danville City Jail.
Fox News’ Alexandra Coach and Associated Press contributed to this report
