Missouri man sets himself on fire, runs at officers

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – A person is lifeless after police say he doused himself with a flammable liquid after which set himself on hearth.

It occurred in Chillicothe, Missouri, Wednesday night.

The police division mentioned a number of folks referred to as 911 to report a suspicious man. At first, the studies mentioned he might have a container of flammable liquid and requested companies for lighters.

Then somebody observed the identical man driving erratically and dashing in a repurposed bus as he entered the Chillicothe metropolis limits.

Officers stopped the bus and tried to speak to the driving force.

As a substitute of compiling, the division mentioned the person jumped out of the driving force’s seat and ran to the again of the bus.

Officers mentioned the person refused to comply with their directions to exit the car, and the bus home windows have been closely tinted so officers have been unable to see inside.

They mentioned throughout that point, the person poured flammable liquid on himself and ignited it. He then ran from the bus towards the officers.

The officers used a fireplace extinguisher to attempt to put out the flames and save the person’s life.

The sufferer was airlifted to a hospital however died from his accidents.

The police division mentioned the person is 43 years outdated and from Dalton, Missouri, however investigators haven’t launched his title.

An investigation into the incident is underway.