Atlanta, GA
Swastika spray-painted on Atlanta’s iconic Rainbow Crosswalk
ATLANTA (WGCL/Grey Information) – The long-lasting Rainbow Crosswalk in Atlanta has been vandalized as soon as once more, in line with police.
The Atlanta Police Division (APD) stated somebody spray-painted a swastika on the crosswalk this week. The LGBTQ Liaison Unit is investigating the incident as hate speech.
The Atlanta Division of Transportation (ATL DOT) washed away the swastika with a strain washer.
Atlanta Police Division Press Secretary Michael Smith stated the ATL DOT staff scrambled a crew collectively within the rain to take away “the disgusting act of vandalism from our road.”
“We thank the ladies and men of ATLDOT and APD for erasing the hate that has no place in our metropolis in such a swift and environment friendly method,” Smith stated.
Investigators are nonetheless working to find out additional data.
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