20-Year-Old Woman In Critical Condition After Being Set On Fire While Walking To Dollar General, Family Looking For Answers

20-Year-Old Woman In Critical Condition After Being Set On Fire While Walking To Dollar General, Family Looking For Answers

Tragic news out of North Carolina. ?

A 20-year-old woman is in critical but stable condition after being set on fire in Sanford, N.C., while walking toward a local Dollar General.

Authorities say that on Dec. 16, Ashanti Downey was rushed to the hospital with severe burns after an individual approached her from behind, poured a flammable liquid on her, and set her on fire with a cigarette while she was walking along Highway 27.

Downey’s mother, Donecia Davis, is heartbroken and seeking justice, emotionally telling reporters:

“How could they do this to my baby?… You didn’t have to do this to her.”

 

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The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case and is currently searching for at least three suspects. Authorities believe the incident could be tied to domestic issues or even a gang initiation. They are urging anyone with information to come forward. A GoFundMe has been created to help with Downey’s medical expenses.

Our prayers are with the Downey and Davis families during this time.

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