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Vincent Bloom
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Johnstown
State: Pennsylvania
County: Armstrong County
Date of birth: September 2, 1973
Date of death: July 27, 2012
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Fire Arson
Anniversary month: July
LEA: West Hills Police Department, West Hills, Pennsylvania
Case Description
Vincent Bloom told police that he was working in his Lower Yoder Township garage on July 19, 2012, when two hooded males entered, tied him up, doused him with gasoline, and set him on fire before fleeing with money. Bloom freed himself and used a garden hose to extinguish the flames. Bloom was transferred to the West Penn Burn Center with burns on 85 percent of his body. He succumbed to his injuries on July 27, 2012.
Anyone with information may call the county non-emergency number at (800) 281-1680 or the West Hills Police Department at (814) 255-4145. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, call Cambria County Crime Stoppers at (800) 548-7500.
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