A Maryland man who set himself ablaze at a park outside the White House on Wednesday died of his injuries, authorities announced Thursday morning.
The man, identified as Arnav Gupta from Bethesda, Md., was admitted with “life-threatening injuries” and died later Wednesday night, according to police.
Gupta, 33, had been reported missing earlier in the day by Montgomery County Police.
Montgomery County officials said in a news release that family members reported they had last seen him around 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday and were “concerned for Gupta’s physical and emotional welfare.”
The incident on Wednesday prompted a large emergency response as authorities rushed into the park to douse the flames.
A man who’s daughter witnesses the incident described it as “unbelievable.” (Anonymous)
A man who said his daughter witnessed the incident said the person had been running through the park before setting himself ablaze.
Krisjan Berzins also posted a video, which showed Gupta engulfed in flames.
A similar incident happened last month when another man set himself ablazewhile positioned along the White House’s North Fence Line…Continue Reading
