In a shocking turn of events, a Florida man named Max Azzarello tragically lost his life after setting himself on fire outside Manhattan Criminal Court. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, just outside the courthouse where the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump was taking place.

Witnesses were stunned as Azzarello, described as a "conspiracy theorist," ignited himself in Collect Pond Park, which is located across the street from the courthouse. His intention was to draw attention to his rambling theories about an upcoming "apocalyptic fascist world coup."

Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene and rushed Azzarello to the burn unit at New York Presbyterian-Cornell Hospital. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, Azzarello succumbed to his extensive self-inflicted injuries and passed away on Friday night.

Authorities have confirmed that there was no indication in Azzarello's manifesto that he had any specific grievances related to the trial or Donald Trump. The 37-year-old's rambling manifesto was posted just moments before he set himself on fire, stating his belief that they are victims of a totalitarian con orchestrated by the government and their allies.

Azzarello's longtime friend, Chris Barnhart, expressed his sorrow and revealed that they shared similar world political views. Barnhart described Azzarello as someone who sought peace above all.

The investigation into Azzarello's background revealed that he was a resident of Florida, while his immediate family resided in Brooklyn and Long Island. Authorities are currently trying to determine where he was staying in New York City before the tragic incident occurred.

Although Azzarello had no previous arrest record in New York, he had several run-ins with the law in Florida last year, according to authorities. On his Facebook page, Azzarello mentioned spending time in a psychiatric ward prior to his encounters with law enforcement.

The news of Azzarello's self-immolation coincided with the culmination of jury selection for the hush money trial involving Stormy Daniels, a porn actress. The trial is set to proceed on Monday, with both prosecutors and Trump's attorneys finalizing the selection of alternate jurors.

As of now, former President Donald Trump has not made any comments regarding Azzarello's tragic death on his Truth Social webpage.

In light of Friday's incident, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has announced plans to review security procedures both inside and outside the courthouse. However, authorities clarified that Azzarello did not breach the security protocols established by the NYPD and court officers, as the park was open to the public during the afternoon.

This shocking incident has left many stunned, highlighting the importance of mental health support and the potential dangers of extreme ideologies.