Video Shows Florida Teen Setting Friend Ablaze In Bizarre Prank; Arrested

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 23:54 IST

Bradey Ming, 17, was arrested in Marion County, Florida, for allegedly setting his friend on fire. The victim suffered second-degree burns and Ming faces felony aggravated battery.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly setting his friend on fire in Florida, police said, adding that a video has emerged showing that the accused intentionally set the victim on fire.

According to Fox35, the victim was hospitalised with second-degree burns on his right hand, bottom and right leg. Police said he reportedly had a “deep full thickness burn" on his lower right leg, lower left leg and left thigh. The incident took place on January 11 on Kauffman Island at Lake Kerr.

Citing a video, Marion County deputy saying that Bradey Ming had poured gasoline on his friend.

The County arrest affidavit stated that the boy had initially told his mother that he attempted to throw a water bottle with gasoline into a fire when it erupted and burned his legs. However, later the boy’s father found a video showing that he’d been set on fire by Ming. He then contacted the sheriff’s office with the video.

The incident reportedly happened while a group of friends were on the island. The officer quoted Ming asking the boy: “Do you want to be set on fire?"

He held the gas can and created a trail with the gas before throwing it on the victim, police said, adding that the trail ignited and the boy caught fire. After this, the boy rushed to the lake to extinguish the flames.

Police quoted witness saying that there was no argument nor any indication of Ming hurting the boy maliciously.

Police added that Ming will face felony aggravated battery charge.

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