Courtroom with judge's gavel and American flag. A shocking act of revenge turned deadly when a Minneapolis man set his victim on fire, leaving the community horrified.

Minnesota Man Sets Victim Ablaze in Gruesome Gasoline Attack, Gets 13 Years in Prison!

A shocking act of revenge turned deadly when a Minneapolis man set his victim on fire, leaving the community horrified and the courts demanding justice. 🌐 #News #Minnesota #BrooklynCenterMN #Crime

BROOKLYN CENTER, MN – In a disturbing case that has left the community reeling, a Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars for a brutal attack that reads like a scene from a horror movie.

Charles Medgar Hall, 61, received the severe sentence in Hennepin County court this week after pleading guilty to an unimaginable act of violence that nearly claimed a life.

The Gruesome Details

The chilling incident occurred on December 1, 2022, when Hall decided to pay a visit to the victim’s home on Perry Avenue North in Brooklyn Center. But this was no friendly call.

According to court documents, Hall entered the residence, doused the unsuspecting victim with gasoline, and then, in an act of sheer malice, set the person ablaze using a butane torch.

The attack was swift and brutal. By the time authorities arrived, the victim’s skin was described as “melting” off their chest, stomach, face, and hands—a horrifying scene that no one could easily forget.

Ambulance with lights in evening.

What Led to the Attack?

So what could have driven Hall to commit such a heinous act? According to his son, the seeds of violence were sown earlier that day during an argument between Hall and the victim.

Whatever was said during that heated exchange was enough to send Hall over the edge. He left the scene, but his return was far from peaceful.

Surveillance footage later revealed that Hall had stopped at a gas station, where he filled a cup with gasoline, seemingly preparing for the gruesome act he would soon carry out. Upon returning to the victim’s home, he chillingly instructed his son to “move” before launching his fiery assault.

The Legal Consequences

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office made it clear that Hall’s actions were beyond the pale. Citing the “nature of the offense” and Hall’s extensive criminal history, prosecutors argued for a significant sentence to protect the public from a man they deemed a clear and present danger.

The court agreed, handing down a 158-month prison sentence—13 years that will see Hall behind bars, where he can no longer pose a threat to the community.

Prison cells.

A Community in Shock

As the details of this shocking case continue to emerge, many are left wondering how such a horrific crime could have happened in their neighborhood. The victim, whose injuries were described as severe and life-altering, now faces a long and painful recovery process.

The community’s thoughts are with the victim and their loved ones as they try to rebuild their lives after this terrifying ordeal. As for Charles Medgar Hall, his time in prison will be a stark reminder of the consequences of his unspeakable actions.

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