Man Who Set Himself On Fire Near The White House Passed Away [VIDEO]

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According to reports, the Maryland man who set himself on fire in a park near the white house has died on Wednesday night, May 29th 2019.

33-year old Arnav Gupta was reported missing by his family around the time the incident took place; investigators were actively looking for him, as they were concerned about his well being. 

Unfortunately Gupta was found after he committed this deadly act, authorities are not clear as to why the deceased victim did this. 

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#TSRUpdatez: We are praying for the family who will now mourn the man who set himself on fire in front of the White House on Wednesday. Authorities have confirmed that he passed away due to the injuries he sustained from the flame. ______________________________________ Authorities released a statement identifying the man as 33-year-old Arnav Gupta. Police say his family reported him missing from Bethesda, MD on Wednesday morning. ______________________________________ As we previously reported, it is still unclear if Gupta had a motive for setting himself ablaze, but his family has expressed they were concerned for his “physical and emotional welfare”. Stay with us as this story continues to develop, #Roomies.

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