The vandalism occurred the night of Dec. 17, when a BB gun was used to shoot out windows on approximately eight vehicles as well as several apartment windows in the complex at 400 W. Kiowa Ave.
The Fort Morgan Police Department's investigation led to two males, both 16 years old. The FMPD has recommended to the District Attorney's Office that charges of criminal mischief, a Class 4 felony, as well as bias-motivated crime charges be filed against the two suspects.
The bias-motivated crime charges stem from the fact that the apartments and the vehicles targeted belonged to members of the African refugee community in Fort Morgan, Police Chief Keith Kuretich said.
"This act of vandalism appears to have targeted a specific group of individuals on the basis of their race, which is disturbing and can damage the fabric of our community," Kuretich said. "Bias-motivated crimes are designed to intimidate the victims and the community leaving them feeling isolated, vulnerable, and unprotected by the law. These acts are reprehensible, and regardless of the age range (of the perpetrators) they will be held responsible."
Several BBs were recovered by police at the scene, and there was no reason to suspect that people were targeted in the vandalism incident, police said.
The latest total estimate of damage resulting from the vandalism is about $5,200, Kuretich said.
Source: http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/ci_19680400?source=rss_viewed
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