A Danville City Councilman has narrowly escaped a horrific attack, and the perpetrator has been held accountable. On July 30, 2025, Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler was the target of a brutal and attempted murder, where Shotsie Buck-Hayes allegedly attempted to set him ablaze. The shocking incident has left the community shaken, and now, Buck-Hayes has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for his heinous crime. The lengthy sentence brings a measure of justice to Vogler, who has been left to recover from the traumatic experience.
Shotsie Buck-Hayes was sentenced to 40 years in prison for attempting to burn Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler alive on July 30, 2025.