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Grant Supporters Desecrate Fresno Police Memorial

July 09, 2010 |

Vandals sloshed white paint onto a Fresno County peace officer memorial Thursday evening, following the conviction of former Bay Area Rapid Transit officer Johannes Mehserle of involuntary manslaughter, KFSN-TV reports.

Walls with the names of 58 officers who died in the line of duty were covered in white paint, and notes were left stating, "Rest in peace Oscar Grant."

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Tags: Vandalism, Officer Memorials, BART Shooting

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deltacharlieone @ 7/10/2010 6:05 AM I would say tensions are rising as society is in constant turmoil with policies and legislation.

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deltacharlieone @ 7/10/2010 6:05 AM

I would say tensions are rising as society is in constant turmoil with policies and legislation.

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