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Local man dies after being set on fire; suspect at large

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Authorities in Miami are searching for a suspect who set a man on fire during a dispute in Northwest Miami-Dade.

The incident occurred on Sunday at the intersection of Northwest 72nd Avenue and 74th Street.

Miami-Dade Police say they responded to the scene just before 11:20 a.m. to find the victim dead.

Officials say the suspect used  lighter to ignite the fire but no other details have been released at this time.

As of Monday morning, the suspect remains at large.

If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.