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VIDEO: Woman Set ABlaze
Monday, June 11, 2012    
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Cops say 59 year old man poured gas over victim and set her on fire at a Boynton Beach 7-11.

Photo/Video: WPTV.com

A 40-year old woman is being treated for burns after being set on fire at a Boynton Beach gas station. Police say 59 year old Roosevelt Monesir poured gasoline on the victim in what is described as a domestic incident at a 7-11 at Hypoluxo and Lawrence Roads. The woman became engulfed in flames. Officers put out the fire and she was rushed to Delray Medical Center. The gas station was closed for a couple of hours after the overnight incident. Monesir was taken into custody and is being treated for burns at Bethesda Memorial Hospital.