Man and woman intentionally set on fire in NW Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating after they say a man and woman were set on fire Tuesday morning near Hefner and Western.

“It was two people being set on fire, possibly sleeping behind the business when another person walked up to them and intentionally set them on fire,” said Gary Knight from the Oklahoma City Police Department.

“The woman was critically burned, and the male also had significant burns,” per investigators.

News 4 spoke with a neighbor who tried to save the woman’s life.

Cory Spencer has lived in his NW Oklahoma City home for over a year. He describes being in shock after seeing her body engulfed in flames.

Authorities say the suspect is still out there, and they are looking for security cameras and possible footage to help them in the identification process.

The two victims were transported to a nearby hospital to be treated.

The man is expected to survive but the woman is in critical condition.

Aristocats Feline Hotel & Spa is a business near the scene. They shared that they’ve reported three fires in the area, not including this one.

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