Maxwell Azzarello, Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial, Dies
Subheading: Suspect in bizarre incident identified
Investigation into tragic event ongoing
Maxwell Azzarello, the man who set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump is on trial, has died. Law enforcement confirmed Azzarello's identity on Friday, after initially withholding his name pending notification of next of kin.
The incident occurred as the jury selection process for Trump's trial was underway. Azzarello, 37, doused himself in a liquid and threw conspiracy theory pamphlets into the air before igniting himself.
In a Substack post reportedly written by Azzarello prior to the incident, he referred to it as an "extreme act of." The exact motives behind his actions are still under investigation.
Azzarello was a native of St. Augustine, Florida. He was known to have a history of mental health issues and had been arrested several times in the past for minor offenses.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about the potential for violence and extremism surrounding Trump's trial. Law enforcement officials are urging the public to report any suspicious activity or threats of violence.
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