Protester in Critical Condition After Setting Themself On Fire Outside Israeli Consulate in Atlanta, Security Guard Also Hurt (VIDEO)
A protester set themselves on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta’s midtown neighborhood, resulting in critical injuries, according to local authorities. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum detailed the harrowing incident during a press briefing.
Authorities have yet to release further details about the protester, withholding the name, age, and gender out of respect for privacy and ongoing investigations, AP reported.
According to Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith, the unidentified individual, who had a Palestinian flag at the scene, reportedly doused themselves in gasoline and set themself on fire as an act of political protest. The security guard who intervened suffered burns on his wrist and leg.
Emergency services were dispatched to the midtown neighborhood location where the protest took place.
