Pride flag removed from Tempe City Hall and burned; investigation underway
The Tempe Police Department is investigating a possible hate crime after the Pride flag that hung outside of the Tempe City Hall building was remov...
June 7, 2023
4:50 AM
The Tempe Police Department is investigating a possible hate crime after the Pride flag that hung outside of the Tempe City Hall building was removed and burned. The flag, raised at various city facilities across Tempe, included the logo of the city to commemorate the LGBTQ+ community and Pride Month. According to a representative with Tempe, the Pride flag was replaced and the flagpole that was damaged was repaired. An investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Tempe Police Department.
Fernando Cervantes Jr.