Man sets himself afire outside Walla Walla store

By Associated Press

Summary

A man died early Saturday outside a Walla Walla convenience store after apparently pouring gasoline on himself and igniting it. The Walla Walla County Coroner and police are trying to identify the victim.

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Story Published: Jun 27, 2009 at 11:36 AM PST

Story Updated: Jun 27, 2009 at 11:36 AM PST

WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) - A man died early Saturday outside a Walla Walla convenience store after apparently pouring gasoline on himself and igniting it.

The Walla Walla County Coroner and police are trying to identify the victim.

Witnesses say the man bought a small amount of gasoline from the 7-Eleven store. A few minutes later he was seen on fire in the store's parking lot.

Police and fire units were called to the store on E. Alder at 4:17 a.m. Police say the man was dead at the scene.