Florida Man Crashes Into Church, Sets It on Fire: Sheriff’s Office

Florida Man Crashes Into Church, Sets It on Fire: Sheriff’s Office
Steven Anthony Shields, 24, allegedly crashed his vehicle through the front doors of the church and attempted to set it on fire Marion County Sheriff's Office
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A Florida man was arrested Saturday after he crashed his vehicle into a Catholic church and attempted to set fire to the building as people were inside preparing for Mass, authorities said.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Steven Shields, 24, crashed his van into the doors of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ocala on Saturday morning. Shields then got out, poured gasoline on the ground, and set it on fire, officials said.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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