Man Dies From Burn Injuries After Being Set On Fire

A man who was set on fire in Northwest Portland on August 18th died of his injuries in a hospital on Saturday.

Police responded to Northwest Naito Parkway and Davis Street where they found 54-year-old Anthony "Tony" Knights with severe burns to much of his body.

Investigators say he was intentionally set on fire by a person who fled the scene.

Officers searched the area, but couldn't find the suspect.

The Medical Examiner ruled Knights died from his burn injuries.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the case to contact them.


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