Detectives with the Santa Monica Police Department are investigating an incident in which a homeless man was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire.
The attack reportedly occurred in Ozone Park shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 16.
Authorities say the victim was asleep at the time, and suffered severe burns to approximately 50% of his body. He also suffered a two-inch laceration atop his head, which investigators believe may have been from possible blunt-force trauma. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Santa Monica police are still searching for the perpetrator. A suspect seen in the area at the time of the attack has been described as a man standing between 5’6” and 5’8”, wearing a hat, white long-sleeved t-shirt, and dark shorts.
Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact Detective Ismael Tavera with the SMDP’s Criminal Investigations Division at (310) 458-2256, or the Watch Commander at (310) 458-8427.
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