Florida Woman Accused of Setting Man Ablaze After Dispute, Leaving Him Critically Burned

WHO:

US Magazine - Tanisha Shelton was arrested in connection with the incident.

NY Post - Police described the woman as the alleged perpetrator; a witness was present and was asked for a lighter.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Shelton was charged with attempted first-degree …; the article excerpt does not provide the complete charge.

US Magazine - A man suffered severe burns covering 80 percent of his body.

NY Post - Police said the woman doused the victim in an accelerant and set him on fire, leaving him with burns over 80% of his body.

WHY:

US Magazine - The alleged incident followed an argument between Shelton and the man.

NY Post - Police said the alleged arson followed an argument.

HOW:

US Magazine - The woman allegedly covered the man in an accelerant and set him on fire.

NY Post - Police said the woman asked a witness to borrow a lighter before dousing the victim in an accelerant and setting him alight.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The arrest followed the incident; no date is included because the article’s stated date is not future.

WHERE:

US Magazine - The incident involved a Florida woman; no more specific location is provided.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 01:32 UTC)

Police say Tanisha Shelton allegedly doused a man with an accelerant and set him on fire after an argument, leaving him with burns over 80 percent of his body. A witness was present, and police say Shelton asked to borrow a lighter before the attack. Shelton was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree [charge not fully specified].