Vernon Woods Jr. is wanted for Critical Assault: he set a woman on fire

9/18/2021- 10:29 p.m.

CRITICAL ASSAULT —
Time: 1:40 a.m.
Date: Sept. 17, 2021
Location: Area of Whitlock and Heyden

We’re asking for the public’s assistance locating a suspect wanted in connection to a critical assault.

The suspect threw an accelerant on a 40-year-old female victim and set her on fire. The victim was later transported to a local hospital and listed in critical condition.

The suspect is believed to be Vernon Woods Jr.

If you have information on this crime, call the Detroit Police Department’s Arson Unit at 313-596-2940, Sgt. David Sanders at 313-402-7499, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up