An unidentified man walked into Long Beach City Hall this afternoon and set himself on fire, prompting an evacuation of hundreds of people from the downtown high-rise.
Witnesses saw the suspect, described as being in his 40s or 50s, walk into the main entrance of the building about 3:30 p.m. carrying a plastic shopping bag, said Mike Duree, spokesman for the city's Fire Department. The man dropped the bag, then set himself ablaze, Duree said. The bag is being examined by bomb experts.
Thursday, April 19
Man sets himself on fire in Long Beach City Hall
Man sets himself on fire in Long Beach City Hall - Los Angeles Times
