Police say an altercation between a man and his stepfather erupted Friday morning at their home at 925 Bridge Street.
Authorities say the stepfather, who family identified as Kevin Hawkins, was doused in gasoline and then lit on fire by his stepson.
Police say Hawkins then went to a neighbor’s home next door for help. That person who runs a daycare at that home called 911.
One neighbor says she heard screams of the horrific situation. Neighbors who knew Hawkins say they called him Pop, are also in disbelief and are trying to understand why.
Hawkins was flown to Westchester Medical Center with severe burns to his upper body.
As for Hawkins stepson, police say they are looking for Andrell Jaquan Leppanen, 29, who is not in custody at this time. The family did not want to go on camera but are asking for prayers at this time.
A family friend says she hopes the Lappanen believed to be responsible for this is found before he hurts himself or anyone else. Police say the circumstances surrounding the altercation is still being investigated.
