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APD: Woman set friend on fire

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APD: Woman set friend on fire
An Albuquerque woman is charged with setting her friend on fire.Police said Erica Garcia was drinking with the victim when the two got into an argument.At that point, officers said Garcia doused the man with rubbing alcohol and lit him on fire. The man was taken to University of New Mexico Hospital with burns on his chest, shoulders and hands.Garcia has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and is being held on a $25,000 bond.  

An Albuquerque woman is charged with setting her friend on fire.

Police said Erica Garcia was drinking with the victim when the two got into an argument.

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At that point, officers said Garcia doused the man with rubbing alcohol and lit him on fire. The man was taken to University of New Mexico Hospital with burns on his chest, shoulders and hands.

Garcia has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and is being held on a $25,000 bond.