Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies report that on Sunday, August 26th at 10:20 p. m., Micah Williams, 27, and Michael Cala (pictured), 49, got into an argument that turned physical.

Deputies said Cala called Williams a racial slur over and over again, then grabbed a gas can and started pouring it on Williams’ front porch while yelling more racial obscenities for him to come outside.

Cala allegedly chased Williams with the gas can and poured some of the fluid on him. Cala then began trying to ignite a lighter and continued chasing Williams in an attempt to set him on fire.

Deputies said Cala yelled more racial slurs at Williams, and reportedly repeated the statement, “die, n—–die.”

Cala was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery.

Spokesperson Debbie Carter said, Cala is charged with a hate crime and that enhances all charges associated with this incident.