According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, the Monticello Fire Department was dispatched to a local tire business Monday night after reports of the fire were received.
Once on scene, first responders located a male parked in the vicinity of the tire shop with severe burn wounds. A gas can was located in the back of the vehicle of the burn victim.
A firearm normally kept inside the business was located outside the business on the ground.
The burn victim was transported to Little Rock with severe burns for more advanced medical care and is a person of interest in the investigation.
