MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — An investigation is underway after a church was vandalized ahead of a Turning Point USA event in Madison County.
On Wednesday morning, Madison County Sheriff deputies responded to a report of vandalism at The Movement Church in Madison.
Upon arrival, deputies noticed that the church’s outside walls and entrance doors had been spray-painted with messages referencing an upcoming speaking event.
MCSO said that the damage was reported by church staff members who stated that the vandalism occurred sometime between 5 p.m. on October 7 and 8 a.m. on October 8.
According to the sheriff’s office, detectives are investigating and are working to find out who is responsible.
Sheriff Kevin Turner issued the following statement:
“Acts of vandalism and intimidation have no place in our community. Every person, regardless of their beliefs or affiliations, deserves to feel safe where they worship, work, or gather. We will not tolerate this type of behavior in Madison County. Our detectives are working diligently to identify those responsible and ensure they are held accountable. To the citizens of Madison County, please know that this kind of conduct is unacceptable, and we will use every available resource to bring those responsible to justice. This is not who we are as a community.”
If anyone has any information regarding the incident, please contact detectives at (256) 533-8820 or (256) 722-7181.
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