A 23-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges in North Carolina after a horrific attack just days before Christmas. Jami Raiziah Griffin He has been in police custody since Friday, December 27. Police say Griffin doused a woman with gasoline and set her on fire on Dec. 16. victims, Ashanti DowneyHe had second and third degree burns on the right side of his body. via CBS17.

More details on the arson attack on the 20-year-old woman

The incident occurred in Harnett County near Barbecue Church Road in Sanford, North Carolina. He was walking down the road leading to a Dollar General. Sheriff's deputies said three people unknown to Ashanti, including Jami, threw her over a car they were traveling in, doused her in a flammable liquid and set her on fire using a cigarette.

However, investigators have discovered that Ashanti and Jami Raiziah Griffin were living together at the time of the attack. Also, according to CBS17police no longer believe that anyone other than Griffin was involved.

What Happens Next?

Ashanti Downey remains in critical but stable condition. Medical professionals reportedly treated him at Central Carolina Hospital before taking him to a local burn center.

Meanwhile, Jami will be closed all weekend with no connections. That's why domestic violence knowing the element of his charges and Downey before the attack. The 23-year-old's charges include felony attempted first-degree murder, felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury and felony adultery of a female. He will appear in Harnett County Court on Monday, December 30, according to CBS17.

At this time, police say there were no witnesses to the incident, and it is unclear if Ashanti is able to communicate verbally or physically.

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