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Molotov Cocktail Attack: Suspect Arrested, Connected to Out of Town Gang
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The Long Beach Police and Fire Departments announced late Wednesday afternoon they made an arrest of a suspect thought to have tossed a Molotov cocktail at a man sitting outside a market last week.
27-year-old Jacob Lagarde of Long Beach was arrested Tuesday night, following an investigation into the violent incident. Video footage as well as media coverage of the event prompting people with information to come forward led to the identification of Lagarde as the suspect. Lagarde is described by authorities as being affiliated "with an out of town gang and has an extensive criminal record."
On the night of Friday, October 19, the suspect ignited a bottle of flammable liquid and threw it at a man who was waiting outside a store in the 200 block of W. Pacific Coast Highway, then fled on foot. The victim's clothing caught fire, and, fortunately, witnesses came to his aid and helped put out the flames.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of critical burns to his body, and remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition, say authorities.
It is unknown if the suspect knew the victim, or what the motive was for the attack.
Lagarde was arrested and booked for attempted murder, mayhem, possession of an explosive, arson causing great bodily injury, and for a probation violation. He is being held at the Long Beach City Jail without bail.
Surveillance video captured the attack:
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