US Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire at Israeli Embassy in DC yelling ‘Free Palestine’

[seminole97]

US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell has died from his injuries after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, an official confirmed on Monday.

A US Air Force spokesperson confirmed to The Post that 25-year-old Bushnell died overnight to The Post, though she did not officially name him citing the ongoing notification of next of kin.

Officials were still contacting family members Monday and will not officially announce his death until 24 hours after that is complete, the Air Force representative said.

A man wearing a US Air Force uniform reportedly set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy

There was no immediate word on Bushnell’s cause of death.

A harrowing video livestreamed on Twitch on Sunday afternoon appeared to show the serviceman dressed in uniform standing in front of the embassy and identifying himself as a member of the US Air Force.

“I will no longer be complicit in genocide [in Gaza]. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest,” Bushnell reportedly said, before setting himself ablaze and repeatedly crying out “Free Palestine.”

Just hours before his deadly act of self-immolation, Bushnell posted a final message on Facebook.

 

[TJ8869]

There was no immediate word on Bushnell’s cause of death.

That mystery may never be solved.

 

[seminole97]

There was no immediate word on Bushnell’s cause of death.

That mystery may never be solved.

Bleeding heart.

 

[goldmom]

He was a stellar product of public schooling no doubt.

 

[Aardvark86]

Strangely enough, enlisted men generally don't get to also be in charge of the oval office.

Obviously, anybody who self-immolates is profoundly disturbed, and that's a sad outcome.

 

[TonyTheTiger.1865]

Nothing more unstable than a left wing, self hating, whitey. Should have never had a security clearance.

 

[ThorneStockton]

He was a stellar product of public schooling no doubt.

Yep, and a "career" in the public sector too, shameful.

 

[franklinman]

This just proves even Our military personal can have mental issues.RIP.

 

[Phenomenally Frantastic]

@WDSMHAWK people like you did this to him.

If you cannot accept or understand that religious woke ideology and the activists that spread it played a part in his extremist thinking and extremist actions, then there is no hope for you. You are truly lost.

 

[ButtersHawk]

Tired of people being so hot and bothered over Palenstine

 

[Phenomenally Frantastic]

This just proves even Our military personal can have mental issues.RIP.

Woke ideology victim.

 

[alaskanseminole]

There was no immediate word on Bushnell’s cause of death.

That mystery may never be solved.

Don't worry, this dynamic duo is on the case!

 

[jasonrann]

There was no immediate word on Bushnell’s cause of death.

I don't think it was a brain tumor.

 

[goldmom]

Tired of people being so hot and bothered over Palenstine

Under appreciated post right here. 😉

 

[Carolina Hawk]

There was no immediate word on Bushnell’s cause of death.

That mystery may never be solved.

Put this one in the Cold Case files.

 

[ottumwan in tx]

san antonio radio reporting this morning he was based in san antonio

 

[Chuck C]

https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnewsvideo/s/Q6RbHZU0j5

That’s how you protest.
NSFW
**** the cop that just stands there pointing a gun at him

 

[Moral]

This just proves even Our military personal can have mental issues.RIP.

 

[kcnole63]

I am not sure who is more mentally ill, the airman who burned himself to death, or some of the posters in this thread.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell has died from his injuries after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, an official confirmed on Monday.

A US Air Force spokesperson confirmed to The Post that 25-year-old Bushnell died overnight to The Post, though she did not officially name him citing the ongoing notification of next of kin.

Officials were still contacting family members Monday and will not officially announce his death until 24 hours after that is complete, the Air Force representative said.

A man wearing a US Air Force uniform reportedly set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy

There was no immediate word on Bushnell’s cause of death.

A harrowing video livestreamed on Twitch on Sunday afternoon appeared to show the serviceman dressed in uniform standing in front of the embassy and identifying himself as a member of the US Air Force.

“I will no longer be complicit in genocide [in Gaza]. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest,” Bushnell reportedly said, before setting himself ablaze and repeatedly crying out “Free Palestine.”

Just hours before his deadly act of self-immolation, Bushnell posted a final message on Facebook.

Hope he enjoyed his last few hours on earth!

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnewsvideo/s/Q6RbHZU0j5

That’s how you protest.
NSFW
**** the cop that just stands there pointing a gun at him

Disagree.

Agonizing death and forgotten in a week. Seems like a stupid way to protest.

 

[alaskanseminole]

san antonio radio reporting this morning he was based in san antonio

 

[NoleATL]

https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnewsvideo/s/Q6RbHZU0j5

That’s how you protest.
NSFW
**** the cop that just stands there pointing a gun at him

That was incredibly sad. Very unfortunate for his family and those who had to respond. Thankfully he didn’t take out any fellow airmen or anyone else.

 

[NoleATL]

Disagree.

Agonizing death and forgotten in a week. Seems like a stupid way to protest.

I was very surprised how long he was able to keep standing. Not sure how one could get their protest to last more than a week given how quickly we forget mass school shootings.

 

[jawatkins]

Nothing more unstable than a left wing, self hating, whitey. Should have never had a security clearance.

I’m a left winger whitey with a security clearance. Want to battle?

 

[noleclone2]

That was incredibly sad. Very unfortunate for his family and those who had to respond. Thankfully he didn’t take out any fellow airmen or anyone else.

Agree on that last statement about not taking out fellow airmen or others. You can see in his walking up he is mentally not there and suicidal, which can often lead to live-streaming pew pew pew instead of lighting oneself on fire.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

I am not sure who is more mentally ill, the airman who burned himself to death, or some of the posters in this thread.

Well, think on it for a little bit, maybe it will come to you.

 

[swagsurfer02]

I am not sure who is more mentally ill, the airman who burned himself to death, or some of the posters in this thread.

I’m gonna go with the dude who lit himself on fire…….its just a hunch though

 

[ICWestfan]

Put this one in the Cold Case files.

I'm thinking they'll keep this one on the front burner for a while.

 

[Chuck C]

Is this going to far?

 

[EagleHawk]

I’m a left winger whitey with a security clearance. Want to battle?

Are you self-hating?

 

[jawatkins]

Are you self-hating?

Nah

 

[EvolutionDenier]

Hey, talk about your "Fiery but mostly peaceful protests!"

 

[fredjr82]

Late to the game by 60 years

 

[Colonoscopy]

Late to the game by 60 years

The OG

 

[EvolutionDenier]

Late to the game by 60 years

Please, let's not forget the white cultural appropriation of self-immolation.

Oft-imitated; Never duplicated.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Morrison

 

[fredjr82]

Please, let's not forget the white cultural appropriation of self-immolation.

Oft-imitated; Never duplicated.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Morrison

You should do something like this for cis women all over the globe. I'll chip in for the tank of gas and matches! 🔥

 

[EvolutionDenier]

You should do something like this for cis women all over the globe. I'll chip in for the tank of gas and matches! 🔥

You should hook up with @CarolinaHawkeye and @Obviously Oblivious with your "Kill yo'self" rhetoric, homeboy.

 

[Scruddy]

 

[BrianNole777]

Tired of people being so hot and bothered over Palenstine

Sometimes a spark can light a fire...