Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Virginia Councilman Set On Fire; Suspect Arrested, Motive Personal
Lee Vogler, a city councilman, was attacked and set on fire at his workplace.
The person who attacked him, Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, has been arrested.
The attack happened at the Showcase Magazine office where Vogler works.
Police think the attack was personal, not related to his job.
Vogler is in critical condition at a hospital burn unit.
Hayes allegedly forced his way into the building, doused Vogler in petrol, and set him alight.
Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler was attacked and set on fire at his office.
The suspect, Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, allegedly poured petrol on Vogler.
The attack occurred at the Showcase Magazine office in Danville, Virginia.
Authorities believe the attack stemmed from a personal dispute.
Vogler is in critical condition and being treated at a burn unit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- Who
- Lee Vogler and Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes.
- What
- City Councilman Lee Vogler was attacked and set on fire.
- When
- Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
- Where
- Showcase Magazine, Danville, Virginia.
- Why
- Authorities believe the attack was personal, not political.
- Victim
- Lee Vogler
- Suspect
- Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes
- Location of Attack
- Showcase Magazine, Danville, VA
- Motive
- Personal dispute
- Charges
- Attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding
- Vogler's Condition
- Critical
Sources
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Is Lee Vogler A Democrat Or Republican? Danville Virginia Councilman’s Political Leanings Explored
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