Virginia Councilman Attacked, Set on Fire
30th July 2025
Virginia councilman Lee Vogler was set on fire Wednesday by a man who forced his way into his office, according to media reports.
The man, identified as 29-year-old Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes by WBTM, is currently in police custody.
Hayes reportedly dumped a five-gallon bucket of gasoline on Vogler after forcing his way into his workplace at Showcase Magazine. Vogler ran to the front of the building to try to escape, and Hayes followed him and set him on fire.