Trio destroys Pride flags outdoor Stonewall National Monument: cops
New York City police are searching for three men who were caught on surveillance footage breaking several Gay Pride flags outside the historic Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village over the weekend. The suspects were caught destroying multiple LGBTQ+ rainbow flags that were displayed on a fence in Christopher Park around 3:10 am on Saturday. After committing this act of vandalism, the three men fled the scene, heading east on Waverly Place.
The NYPD has released footage of two of the suspects wearing white button-down shirts and light-colored pants, while the third man was wearing a black T-shirt and jeans. The incident occurred during Pride Month, and just weeks before the city’s Pride Parade that passes by the Stonewall National Monument each year.
A turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement
The Stonewall National Monument was established as the 412th unit of the National Park System by President Barack Obama in 2016. The Stonewall Inn, located across the street from Christopher Park, was the site of the six-day 1969 riots and protests against a police raid. These protests sparked a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, leading to momentum that still resonates today.
The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident, and anyone with information is urged to contact the department. Meanwhile, the vandalism is being condemned by activists, community organizers, and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.
FAQs:
What is the Stonewall National Monument?
The Stonewall National Monument is a 7.7-acre national monument located in Christopher Park in Greenwich Village, New York City. It was established as the 412th unit of the National Park System by President Barack Obama in 2016.
What happened at the Stonewall Inn in 1969?
The Stonewall Inn was the site of the six-day 1969 riots and protests against a police raid. These protests sparked a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, leading to momentum that still resonates today.
What is the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force?
The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is a unit dedicated to investigating crimes motivated by bias or prejudice. The task force helps to ensure that hate crimes are reported and that victims receive the necessary support and justice.
Police report Trio demolishes Pride flags at Stonewall National Monument outdoor area
Police are searching for three men who are suspected of breaking several Gay Pride flags outside the historic Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village over the weekend. The suspects were caught on camera walking past the 7.7-acre national monument in Christopher Park at around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday when they began destroying multiple LGBTQ+ rainbow flags on display along a fence. The group then quickly fled, heading east on Waverly Place. The NYPD has released footage of the incident, which shows two of the men wearing white shirts and light-colored pants, while the other is clad in a black T-shirt and jeans. The vandalism occurred just weeks before the city’s Pride Parade, which typically passes by the Stonewall National Monument each year. The monument, which was established as the 412th unit of the National Park System by President Barack Obama in 2016, commemorates the six-day 1969 riots and protests that took place after a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, located across the street from the park. Police are now investigating the incident and have noted that the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is involved in the case.