PANA, Ill. — A 55-year-old Pana Lake man is in a Springfield hospital with severe apparent self-inflicted knife cuts to his own throat, but he is also accused of setting fire to a woman’s home.

According to the Pana Police Department, they responded to a call around 4:41 p.m. Sunday from a 61-year-old Pana Lake woman and former friend of Brian Ferguson.

The woman said Ferguson entered her home and using a knife and began to cut to his own throat in front of her.

The woman fled the residence, and reported seeing Ferguson dump gasoline around the base of her residence as she ran to the neighbors. The home was fully involved when firefighters arrived.

Ferguson reportedly fled the scene on foot but was seen walking towards his own residence by a Pana officer who was responding to the fire.

Ferguson saw the responding officer approach and began to make additional slashing motions to his throat with a knife while motioning for the officer to stay back. Ferguson exited the roadway and entered his home.

Due to Ferguson’s apparent threatening nature, additional agencies were contacted to assist with making contact with him.

Christian county and Shelby county sheriff’s offices; Christian County State’s Attorney’s Office; and Illinois State Police District 9, SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Air Operations all responded.

Illinois State Police agents approached and established contact with Ferguson who was located inside his residence lying on the floor in the main entrance with serious apparent knife cuts to his throat area.

Ferguson was first taken to the Pana Community Hospital, but was later air-lifted to St John’s Hospital in Springfield for further treatment.

An arrest warrant was obtained with the Christian County States Attorney’s Office against Ferguson for Home Invasion with a deadly weapon.

Additional charges are pending for Aggravated Arson and Domestic Battery with the Christian County States Attorney’s Office.

Ferguson remains in protective custody by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office while receiving treatment for his injuries.

The Illinois Fire Marshal’s Office responded to investigate and assist Pana Fire Department with the scene of the suspected arson.

The case remains under investigation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.