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World War I monument in Northeast Philadelphia vandalized with red graffiti

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An investigation is underway after a World War I monument in Northeast Philadelphia was vandalized.

According to police, at 10:54 a.m. Saturday, the emergency 911 center received a report of vandalism at the war monument on Rising Sun Avenue.

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Upon arrival, police said officers discovered red graffiti with the message "Hamas is here."

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Police said the Northeast Detectives Division is actively investigating the incident.

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