R.I.P.

Man Who Set Himself on Fire Near the White House Has Died

He’s been identified by Park Police as 33-year-old Arnav Gupta from Maryland.

The man who set himself on fire on the White House Ellipse in a shocking incident Wednesday afternoon has died from his injuries, according to reports. The man was left in a critical condition after the incident and later died at a Washington, D.C. hospital. He’s been identified by Park Police as Arnav Gupta from Maryland. An earlier report from CBS News said Montgomery County detectives were asking for help to find the 33-year-old from Bethesda amid concerns about his physical and emotional well-being. D.C. Police have now taken over the investigation.

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