Man sets himself on fire in downtown D.C. during pro-Palestinian rally

Oct 07, 2024

A man named Samuel Mena Jr. attempted to set himself on fire during a pro-Palestinian rally near the White House and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police and bystanders quickly extinguished the flames, and Mena Jr. Was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The protest was part of the International Day of Action to support Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing conflicts. The man said he was a journalist was caught on video during the act, lighting his arm on fire before police and bystanders rushed to put out the flames.

Man sets himself on fire in downtown D.C. during pro-Palestinian rally

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