A shocking act of arson has sent shockwaves through the Lower Manhattan community after a veteran allegedly set a lit fire on the steps of a federal building. According to investigators, the incident occurred at a time when tensions are running high between the government and certain veterans' groups. The motive behind the fire is still unclear, but officials are working to determine whether it was a targeted attack or an isolated incident. As authorities continue to investigate, residents and business owners in the area are left wondering if the incident is a sign of growing unrest among veterans and the community at large.


Veteran lit fire on steps of federal building in Lower Manhattan, investigators say  CBS News