MAN IN UNIFORM BURNS HIMSELF OUTSIDE THE ISRAELI EMBASSY IN DC, SHOUTING “FREE PALESTINE”

Mon 26 February 2024:

A man was taken to the hospital after the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said he set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy Sunday afternoon.

Around 1 p.m., MPD officers responded to the 3500 block of International Drive, NW, to assist the United States Secret Service (USSS) after an individual set themselves on fire in front of the embassy.

No one else was injured in the incident, which took place just before 1 p.m. in the 3500 block of International Drive NW. A video shared online, which multiple officials said appeared to be posted by the man, shows him shouting “Free Palestine” as he burned.

According to D.C. Fire and EMS, when crews arrived at the scene, they saw officials with the USSS working to extinguish the fire. Police said the man was taken to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition.

At 12:58 PM @dcfireems responded to call for person on fire outside the Israeli Embassy. Arrived to find fire extinguished by members of @SecretService Uniformed Division. 1 adult male transported critical life threatening injuries to an area hospital. #DCBravest

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 25, 2024

Man in uniform burns himself outside the Israeli Embassy in DC, shouting "Free Palestine"

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— INDEPENDENT PRESS (@IpIndependent) February 25, 2024

MPD said they are working with the USSS and ATF to investigate the incident.

MPD’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) also responded to the scene about a suspicious vehicle that may be connected to the man, police said.