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Vandalism at Long Beach School Sparks Hate Crime Investigation

2/4/2026

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Over the weekend, vandals damaged a statue of the Virgin Mary and destroyed chapel furniture and learning materials at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach.
Patricia Torres, a parent, said the attack could be a hate crime.
As of February 3, police have not arrested suspects and continue investigating.
The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $60,000 for repairs.

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Story summary

Over the weekend, vandals damaged a statue of the Virgin Mary and destroyed chapel furniture and learning materials at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach.
Patricia Torres, a parent, said the attack could be a hate crime.
As of February 3, police have not arrested suspects and continue investigating.
The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $60,000 for repairs.