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Vandalism Strikes Bass Reeves Statue, Community Outraged

9/2/2025

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A statue of Bass Reeves, the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshal, was vandalized in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Installed in January, the statue had its bronze baton removed.
Museum Director Angie Rush highlighted community frustration, noting the statue's historical importance.
Authorities are reviewing security footage to identify the vandal.

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Story summary

A statue of Bass Reeves, the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshal, was vandalized in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Installed in January, the statue had its bronze baton removed.
Museum Director Angie Rush highlighted community frustration, noting the statue's historical importance.
Authorities are reviewing security footage to identify the vandal.