George Floyd Statue Vandalized Just Days After It Was Unveiled in New York City
This statue stands alongside one of former civil rights activist and American statesman John Lewis and Breonna Taylor.
It wasn’t even up for 48 hours before someone vandalized the George Floyd statue in New York City’s Union Square.
The NYPD released video of a guy seen circling the statue before tossing gray paint on it. Afterward, he scooted off on his skateboard.
This statue stands alongside one of former civil rights activist and American statesman John Lewis and Breonna Taylor, the young woman who was shot dead in her home by Kentucky police last March.
The artist, Chris Carnabuci, called the exhibit #seeinjustice and chose Union Square because it’s where many protests against racial injustice either began or ended last summer.
Each statue weighs about 1,000 pounds and is made of 200 thinly cut slices of African mahogany & coated with bronze paint.
The NYPD is actively searching for the vandal.
Related Stories
Trending on Inside Edition
Mexican Wolf Puppies Born at Zoo Placed in Wild Packs Across US to Help Boost Population of Endangered Species
Animals
19 Kids Accounting: Jill Duggar Says Parents Never Paid Her for Reality Show, Regrets Megyn Kelly Interview
Entertainment
New Mom Survives After Contracting Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Days After Giving Birth
Health
After Getting Shot in the Head for Ringing Wrong Doorbell, Ralph Yarl Walks for Brain Injury Awareness
News