Noose Found on Tree in Downtown Washington, D.C.... Police Investigate as 'Hate Crime'

The Noose as a Symbol of 'Black Hate'
Discovered Just Before 'Anti-Racism Performance' at Nearby Church

[Asia Economy International Desk Reporter] A noose, shaped like one used to hang a person, was found hanging on a tree in the heart of Washington DC, prompting police authorities to investigate the possibility of a hate crime. The noose is recognized in the United States as a symbol of racial hatred against Black people.

According to local U.S. media on the 27th (local time), the noose was discovered the day before hanging on a tree right in front of the Saint Mark Episcopal Church building in Washington DC.

The church building, located just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, had a banner reading "Black Lives Matter" displayed.

Notably, a vocal ensemble performance was scheduled at the church that night, which was a weekend. Police are reportedly investigating the case while keeping open the possibility of a hate crime.

Charles Allen, a Washington DC city council member, tweeted, calling it a "vile symbol and act of hatred," and stated, "Hate cannot take root here."

Michael Morgan, the pastor of the church, said, "I was really angry as soon as I saw it," and condemned the use of symbols of racial hatred to intimidate many people.

It is unclear whether the act was targeted at the performance scheduled at the church that weekend night, but the leader of the event organizers said the incident added new meaning to their performance.

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