Man Allegedly Starts Fire in Neighbor’s Garage After Self-Inflicted Injury
A Fort Wayne man, Christopher Peden, is accused of starting a fire in his neighbor's garage after allegedly cutting off his penis and using it to ignite the blaze. He initially told authorities he had been stabbed.
New York, NY, July 8, 2026 —
A Fort Wayne man, identified as Christopher Peden, is facing accusations of starting a fire in a neighbor’s garage. The incident reportedly involved Peden allegedly cutting off his own penis and using the body part to start the fire.
According to initial reports, Peden first claimed to authorities that he had been the victim of a stabbing. However, he later admitted to the self-inflicted injury and the subsequent act of starting a fire.
The specific circumstances leading to the alleged actions and the fire remain under investigation. Details regarding the exact timeline of events, the condition of the neighbor’s garage, and any potential charges filed against Peden were not immediately available.
Further details concerning the events, including the date the incident occurred and the condition of Peden, have not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Natalie O'Neill on nypost.com, see more information here.
