Crime

Woman allegedly pours gasoline on boyfriend, lights him on fire in Kansas City

A woman allegedly poured gasoline on her boyfriend and set him on fire Monday at a house in Kansas City’s Northeast area.

Police responded to a report of an assault about 4:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North White Avenue. Officers found a man with burns to his face and shoulders. He told police that his girlfriend had poured gasoline on him and set him ablaze. He was taken to a hospital where he was listed in serious condition.

Police arrested the woman a short distance from where the assault occurred.

Anyone with information about the assault is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

Robert A. Cronkleton: 816-234-4261, @cronkb

This story was originally published May 16, 2016 at 5:59 PM with the headline "Woman allegedly pours gasoline on boyfriend, lights him on fire in Kansas City."

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