DC police investigating noose found in tree near Capitol Hill church
The incident is being investigated as a hate crime
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department is investigating what appears to be a noose hung near a Church, according to a statement and police report obtained by Fox News on Friday night.
The report noted that a rope was hung in a tree with a loop at the end – similar to a noose – on the grounds of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 301 A Street SE.
DC Councilmember Charles Allen posted a photo of the hanging rope, calling it a "despicable symbol" and an "act of hate."
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The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime.
"These types of offenses are taken seriously and are entirely unacceptable," the Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement. "We are currently investigating this as a possible hate crime. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text your information anonymously to 50411."
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The event was reported to the department on Friday.
A representative for St. Mark’s posted a letter to the community stating that the "symbol of hatred has no place" in its yard, the city or the country.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The representative noted that the rope had been removed by police technicians.