DC authorities have launched an investigation after finding a noose hanging near a Capitol Hill church on Friday.
The DC Metropolitan Police Department said that a rope with a loop at the end was found in a tree at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 301 A Street SE.
Councilmember Charles Allen described the finding as a “despicable symbol and an act of hate.”
“These types of offenses are taken seriously and are entirely unacceptable,” DC Police said in a statement. “We are currently investigating this as a possible hate crime.”
A church’s representative stated that the “symbol of hatred has no place in its yard, the city or the country” adding that the noose was removed by police.
Anyone with information is urged to call the police at 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text to 50411.
