A statue and a monument dedicated to two Edmonton police officers who died in the line of duty were covered in graffiti on Friday morning.
Pictures posted on social media showed tags and the word “F*** cops” written on a statue and plaque in Constable Ezio Faraone Park.
A plaque dedicated to fallen EPS Const. William Nixon was covered in graffiti Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.
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The park honours both Faraone — who was shot and killed on June 25, 1990 while investigating a bank robbery — and Const. William Nixon — who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 1919.
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The president of the Edmonton Police Association Sgt. Michael Elliott took to social media to share his disappointment with the vandalism.
Sad-another act of mischief to the Ezio Faraone Monument. That’s 4 times in 2 months. You may have issues with the @edmontonpolice or @YEGPA but please refrain fm mischief. He died protecting the citizens of @CityofEdmonton as a bank robber shot him in his back @YEGMayorOffice pic.twitter.com/tZr3wmNpUd
— Sgt. Michael Elliott (Pronouns he/him) (@AFPAElliott) September 4, 2020
The City of Edmonton said it was made aware of the vandalism and would be on-site Friday to clean it up “as soon as possible.”
We are aware of the vandalism at Constable Ezio Faraone Park and will be at this location as soon as possible for clean-up. Thank you to everyone who has contacted 311 to report this incident.
— City of Edmonton (@CityofEdmonton) September 4, 2020
The park is located in Edmonton’s Oliver neighbourhood along the northern edge of the North Saskatchewan River.
Global News has reached out to Edmonton police for further information on the incident.
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