CLARK COUNTY — A 12-year-old is now at a Dayton hospital being treated for a burn after playing with gasoline.
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Children in Tremont City, including two brothers, decided to play with gasoline around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Lt. Kristopher Shultz, of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, said the children got the gasoline and threw it on each other before setting it on fire, leading to one child being burned.
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The 12-year-old boy was taken to a nearby hospital before being sent to a Dayton burn center for treatment. As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, his injuries are non-life-threatening.
Investigators have learned that the throwing and lighting of the gasoline was intentional. The brother of the injured 12-year-old is now charged with aggravated arson and felonious assault.
There were multiple children there at the time of the crime. Investigators are looking into their involvement.
Shultz told News Center 7’s Malik Patterson that part of their investigation also includes looking into the electronics of those involved.
“We’re also checking the area to see if we have any other video recording,” Shultz said.
Community members couldn’t believe what had happened.
“It’s very sad and disturbing to hear,” Deborah Taylor said.
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