Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Pouring Gas, Lighting A Man on Fire in Florida

Earl Hargrove, Jr. was charged with attempted murder for pouring gasoline and lighting a man on fire in Florida. Reports say the suspect was involved in a verbal argument with the victim which led to the incident.

During a press release, the Sheriff’s Office of Hillsborough County stated that on May 28, at around 4:30 p.m., two men were involved in a verbal argument. Reportedly, after the altercation, one of the men, Earl Hargrove Jr., 34, purchased gasoline from the Mobil gas station on 22nd Street.

According to Wehner, thereafter, Hargrove Jr. allegedly poured gas on the victim before setting him on fire. Fortunately, the victim was immediately transported to Tampa General Hospital in Florida. Reports say the identity of the victim was not revealed, but he was listed as critical with life-threatening injuries.

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Charges Faced by Suspect

An article in WTSP.com states that on the same day, May 28, Hargrove Jr. was arrested and faced charges of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and first-degree attempted murder. To date, he is reportedly being held in the Hillsborough County Orient Road Jail without bond.

Sheriff Chad Chronister of Hillsborough County states that the attempted murder suspect’s behavior must not be tolerated. Chronister adds that a verbal argument must never escalate to the level of violence shown by Hargrove Jr.

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