Man attempts to set himself on fire during demonstration in Northwest DC, police say

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WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — A man tried to set himself on fire in Northwest D.C. on Saturday during a “demonstration,” according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

According to MPD, at around 5:45 p.m., a man who was participating in a demonstration in the 800 block of 16th St. attempted to light himself on fire.

Members of MPD and members of the public quickly put out the fire…

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