Phoenix man purposefully sets his arm on fire during a Pro-Palestinian protest

Arizona's Family KTVK 3TV and KPHO CBS 5.
Arizona's Family KTVK 3TV and KPHO CBS 5.(azfamily)
Published: Oct. 5, 2024 at 9:55 PM MST
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PHOENIX (AZFamily) —A Phoenix man purposefully set his arm on fire during a Pro-Palestinian protest in Washington, DC on Saturday. According to authorities, Samuel Mena, Jr. was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Mena worked as a news photographer for KTVK/KPHO but was off duty and not in Washington on station business. Arizona’s Family expects its newsroom employees to conduct themselves with neutrality and objectivity. Mena is no longer an employee.

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