Friday, October 31, 2008

University of Washington students tried to save man who set himself on fire


Former UW staffer dies after setting fire to self
A former University of Washington staff member died Thursday after dousing himself with gasoline and setting himself on fire in Red Square.

By Will Mari and Nick Perry

Seattle Times staff reporters


A former University of Washington staff member died Thursday after dousing himself with gasoline and setting himself on fire in Red Square.

The 61-year-old man, who was not named by officials pending notification of his next of kin, was a recent employee, according to UW assistant police Chief Ralph Robinson.

UW spokesman Norm Arkans said the man separated from the university over the summer, but declined to elaborate on the circumstances.

"We don't know why he did this," said Robinson. "There were no protests or demonstrations going on, so we don't think it was political. He wasn't in a fight as far as we know. We just don't know what drove him."
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