Someone vandalized Richmond Police Memorial

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A red, spray painted X was discovered on the Police Memorial statue in Richmond Wednesday morning. The words "JUSTICE FOR ALTON" were painted along the base of the memorial. Red paint also covered the faces of the officer and child on the statue. Richmond Police Deputy Chief Steve Drew called the incident unfortunate. He said crews would clean up the mess within 24 hours and the department would move on.

This is a cowardly act to come and want to air his or her grievances here at a memorial in honor of the 28 police officers who probably protected and served these or this individual, again it's very disheartening, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham said.