Police: Teen sets himself on fire after argument with ex-girlfriend

Omaha police said a 16-year-old boy set himself on fire outside a midtown Omaha home Tuesday night.According to a police report, witnesses said the boy and his ex-girlfriend had an argument, apparently at another location.Then, shortly after 9 p.m., the boy arrived at the ex-girlfriend's home and set himself on fire. Other people at the scene attempted to put the fire out. The teen is critically injured and receiving treatment for his burns. The family of the teen was not available for comment. KETV NewsWatch 7 is withholding the name of the teenager, out of respect for the family's privacy.

Omaha police said a 16-year-old boy set himself on fire outside a midtown Omaha home Tuesday night.

According to a police report, witnesses said the boy and his ex-girlfriend had an argument, apparently at another location.


Then, shortly after 9 p.m., the boy arrived at the ex-girlfriend's home and set himself on fire. Other people at the scene attempted to put the fire out.

The teen is critically injured and receiving treatment for his burns.

The family of the teen was not available for comment.

KETV NewsWatch 7 is withholding the name of the teenager, out of respect for the family's privacy.