John Constantino of Mount Laurel, N.J., was identified by police as the man who set himself on fire at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., last Friday afternoon, according to The Washington Post.

Joggers used their own shirts to try to put out the flames after Constantino, 64, set himself on fire. He was airlifted to the hospital, but later died from his injuries. The reason for his actions remains unclear.

AP story continues below:


John Constantino, 64, of Mount Laurel, N.J., had burns so severe that authorities needed to use DNA and dental records to identify him. District of Columbia police spokesman Araz Alali confirmed his identity.







