A tragic event unfolded at Haines City High School this past Sunday evening when a 32-year-old man from Brooklyn, New York, suffered severe burns leading to his death the following day.
According to a report from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found by first responders at around 7:19 pm with burns on approximately 64% of his body.
Responding to a fire alarm at the school, located at 2800 Hornet Drive, Haines City Fire Department and Police discovered the victim lying in an alcove with a gasoline container and lighter found nearby…