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MLK statue in Bricker Park vandalized, police say

Brittany Taylor, Senior Digital Content Producer

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SUNNYSIDE, Texas – The Houston Police Department Office has launched an investigation after a Martin Luther King Jr. statue was vandalized Thursday afternoon in Bricker Park in Sunnyside, police said.

A patrol officer discovered white paint had been poured on the MLK statue at 4 a.m. during a routine checkup, police said. The officer took pictures of the vandalism and called the Houston Fire Department to wash off the paint, officials said.

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The case will be investigated as criminal mischief.

Authorities have not released a statement on whether this may be connected to the Columbus statue vandalism.

Read: Christopher Columbus statue vandalized in Bell Park

Houston police told KPRC2 that they cannot release photos of the vandalism.

KPRC2 will provide further details as the story develops.

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