India, July 31 -- Lee Vogler, a councilman from Danville, Virginia, was set on fire Wednesday by a 29-year-old suspect, whom the councilman personally knew. Vogler, a Republican from Danville, has been serving in the city's council since being elected in January 2025.

After the incident, the Young Republicans of Virginia released a statement on social media condemning the attack.

"We are shocked by the horrific attack on our friend & fellow young Republican, Danville Councilman Lee Vogler," the statement read. "Please join us in praying for Lee, his family & the entire Danville community. We condemn this senseless act of violence and stand united with him."

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