Virginia City Councilman Targeted in Brutal Arson Attack: A Stark Warning for Community Safety

In Danville, Virginia, a horrifying assault has rattled the community—and it raises urgent questions about the safety of those who serve the public. Lee Vogler, a dedicated city councilman with more than ten years of service, was doused in gasoline and set ablaze by Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes, a man whose intentions police say were unmistakably deadly. This attack was not a random act of violence but one driven by deeply personal motives unrelated to Vogler’s official duties. Yet, it underscores a chilling reality: Public officials in America increasingly face threats that demand robust protection and clear accountability from local law...