CMPD Investigating Church Vandalism As Possible Hate Crime
CHARLOTTE, NC —Β Vandals target a church in south Charlotte. Β Now, police are looking into whether it’s a hate crime.
The vandals left anti-gay slurs on the doors and sign at Wedgewood Church off Tyvola Road. Β The LGBT-friendly church is known for celebrating diversity.
The pastor tells WCCB Charlotte the graffiti showed up between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
“We’ve made a lot of progress, and I celebrate that, but there’s much work to be done,”Β Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers.Β Β “And I’m hoping that people for whom this is a difficult situation will get to know some LGBT people.”
If you know anything that can help police find the person responsible for the graffiti, call CrimeStoppers.
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