Hate-filled graffiti in the form a swastika and the use of the n-word multiple times have marred a city-owned building in Harrisburg, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The disturbing symbols and racist language were discovered in an unoccupied traffic engineering building at the intersection of South 19th and Caledonia Streets, reported by a resident to city officials. PennLive notes that the building has long stood vacant and now serves as a canvas for vile expressions of bigotry.

Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams addressed the incident, fiercely condemning the reprehensible acts. "I urge whoever did this to come forward, because we are going to find out," Williams stated, as quoted by ABC27. She underscored the wide-reaching implications of such actions, asserting that hate of this kind attacks not just the Black and Jewish communities, but also Hispanics, the LGBTQ community, and the American spirit as a whole. Mayor Williams called upon the residents of Harrisburg to unite against this scourge.

Details concerning the exact timing of the break-in and defacement remain uncertain. However, the city's response is to secure the premises posthaste once the Harrisburg Police complete their investigation, as per WGAL. This involves boarding up windows to prevent further incidents. The discovery of the graffiti was particularly shocking to local residents, as Harrisburg takes pride in its community's diversity and inclusivity.

In her public statement, Mayor Williams reiterated the city’s stance against intolerance, emphasizing that Harrisburg is collectively appalled and equally determined to heal from this act of hatred. "This is not just an attack on our Black and Jewish population. These words and symbols are anti-Hispanic, anti-LGBTQ, and in general, just anti-American, and does not represent us," she expressed according to WGAL. The Mayor's declaration resonated with a clear message: acts of hatred have no shelter in the heart of Harrisburg.