Possible Noose Found At Maryland Lynching Memorial Under Investigation

SEVERNA PARK, Md. (WJZ) — A portion of twine that appears to beryllium successful the signifier of a noose was recovered hanging connected a Maryland lynching memorial marker Sunday morning, Anne Arundel County Police said.

Police said idiosyncratic reported the vandalism astatine the “Lynching successful Anne Arundel County” humanities marker astir 11 a.m. Sunday. The memorial was relocated to the Severna Park Library this summer.

Police person opened a racially motivated vandalism probe for the incident. Anyone with accusation is asked to telephone 410-222-6145 oregon the TipLine astatine 410-222-4700.

CBS Baltimore Staff