Police in Washington, D.C., released a photo of a suspect wanted for allegedly setting a man on fire in the nation's capital on Monday.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said in a press release yesterday that the incident occurred at the intersection of North Capitol Street and NW P Street around 3:05 p.m.
Police said the suspect poured a flammable liquid on the man, which ignited and set the victim on fire.
Washington, D.C., police released a photo of a suspect wanted for allegedly setting a man on fire on Monday. (Metropolitan Police Department)
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The suspect then fled the scene on foot. A photo of the alleged perpetrator was captured on surveillance camera and distributed by police.
The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The exact extent of his injuries is unknown.
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It is unclear what triggered the incident or whether the two had collided beforehand.
Police could not provide any further information in response to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
According to a press release from the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of North Capitol Street and Northwest P Street around 3:05 p.m. (Google Maps)
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call MPD at 202 727-9099 or text the information to 50411.
MPD is currently offering a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for violent crimes that occur in the District of Columbia.
