NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating after a new statue of George Floyd was found vandalized in Brooklyn on Thursday morning.
The statue and its pedestal were spray-painted black, while a message apparently referencing a white supremacist group was written in white, according to WABC.
The vandalism comes less than five days after the statue was unveiled at Flatbush Junction during a ceremony on the Juneteenth holiday Saturday.
Among those who attended the event was Floyd’s brother, Terrance Floyd.
The six-foot statue by artist Chris Carnabuci is scheduled to be displayed in Flatbush for two to three weeks. It's then going to be moved to Union Square, according to officials.
Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer last May. His murder led to protests nationwide over racism and police brutality.
Newark also recently unveiled a statue of Floyd. The 700-pound bronze statue is at the front steps of City Hall.
Anyone with information about the vandalism in Brooklyn is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Related
Related
