Virginia city councilor set on fire in workplace attack

A member of the Danville, Va., City Council was set on fire in Wednesday morning attack after being doused with gasoline.

Lee Vogler, 39, sustained severe burn injuries and has been hospitalized, Fox News reported. Police have apprehended the suspect and identified him as Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, 29, a local of the town.

"Based on the investigation at the time of this release, the victim and the suspect are known to each other and the attack stems from a personal matter not related to the victim’s position on Danville City Council or any other political affiliation," the police stated.

Volger's condition is unknown as of press time. He has served on the city council since 2012.