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The World War II Memorial on the National Mall was vandalized with pink spray-painted messages reading 'Clean hands, dirty money,' and a fountain overflowed with bubbles as U.S. Park Police sealed off the area; the Interior Department called the act an 'utter disgrace' and said authorities are investigating with no suspect identified yet.
Vandals poured bubble soap into the World War II Memorial fountain in Washington, D.C., scrawling red graffiti that read “Clean Hands Dirty $.” Police and National Guard personnel blocked the site as investigators work to identify the perpetrators; Interior Department officials condemned the act, and the incident follows other vandalism in the area earlier this summer. The World War II Memorial memorializes Allied victory in WWII and is expected to be cleaned and restored.
Enormous numerals reading '86 47' were etched on the grass near the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, prompting a security response and officials calling it vandalism tied to anti-Trump sentiment; authorities are investigating the origin of the markings while White House officials condemn political violence and a correction notes a prior claim about James Comey arranging seashells.
A man was shot and killed near the Indiana World War II Memorial in downtown Indianapolis. One person has been detained in connection with the shooting. The area around the memorial and park has been blocked off as a crime scene. Police are investigating the incident and have spoken to witnesses. There is no immediate concern for public safety, and additional information is expected to be released later. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.