A statue placed in Wyman Park after the Lee-Jackson Monument was removed was toppled Thursday afternoon.
Madre Luz statue toppled on its side at Wyman Park Dell. @ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/bJoiduErGG
— Brendan McNamara (@BrendanABC2) August 17, 2017
The artist behind the sculpture, Pablo Machioli told ABC2 News that the reaction of the people is more important than his response.
Just spoke to statue artist Pablo Machioli, who is here Declined on-camera interview, said the reaction of ppl is more important. @ABC2NEWS
— Brendan McNamara (@BrendanABC2) August 17, 2017
Baltimore City police said investigators are aware of the vandalism and are searching for the suspect responsible.
Sculpture Update: Someone toppled a statue that was placed where Lee-Jackson Monument in Wyman Pk was located. W/M, blue shirt/khaki shorts.
— T.J. Smith (@TJSmithMedia) August 17, 2017
Update based on numerous calls. Vandalism on statue is old. The statue is not secured on the base of the former monument.
— T.J. Smith (@TJSmithMedia) August 17, 2017
