Self-Immolation Incident Near Manhattan Criminal Court
Victim Identified as Max Azzarello
WEB Paramedics Respond to Critical Injury
On April 19, 2024, paramedics were dispatched to a disturbing scene near Manhattan Criminal Court. Witnesses reported that a male subject, later identified as Maxwell Azzarello, had set himself on fire in a nearby park.
According to police reports, Azzarello, a 37-year-old resident of St. Augustine, Florida, was standing in the park when he threw a stack of pamphlets into the air. The pamphlets reportedly contained links to his Substack newsletter before he doused himself with a flammable liquid and ignited the flames.
Bystanders rushed to Azzarello's aid and attempted to extinguish the fire with water and blankets. However, he sustained critical burns and was transported to a nearby hospital. Azzarello remains in critical condition as of this writing.
Investigators are currently trying to determine the motive behind Azzarello's self-immolation. They are reviewing the contents of his Substack newsletter and interviewing witnesses who may have seen him before the incident.
The authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Manhattan Police Department. They also remind the public that self-harm is never the answer and encourage those struggling with mental health issues to seek help from a qualified professional.
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