A woman attempted to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home, arriving with a gas canister and dousing the historic property in fuel Thursday
Two tourists from Utah viewing the home were able to intervene to stop the suspect, police said
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The suspected arsonist was then quickly detained by two off-duty NYPD officers who had been visiting the historical landmark and held her until Atlanta Police arrived
The suspect, 26, has been charged with criminal attempt arson and criminal attempt interference with government property.
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“Because Martin Luther King’s home is federal property, she could face further federal charges.”
Police have not released her name.
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