Crime

Vandalism – including a swastika – painted on St. Luke’s McCall hospital, officials say

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An Idaho hospital was vandalized Saturday night with defacement that included an image of a swastika.

Three monument signs at St. Luke’s McCall location were vandalized overnight, according to an emailed statement from a hospital spokesperson. Officials said a swastika was painted “on campus signage.”

“This act is incredibly troubling,” said Amber Green, St. Luke’s McCall chief operating officer and chief nursing officer, in the news release. “We know that this hateful act does not reflect the community where we live and serve. We will continue to cooperate with law enforcement so whomever is responsible is held accountable.”

St. Luke’s security is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

This story was originally published September 19, 2021 at 3:08 PM.

Nicole Blanchard
Idaho Statesman
Nicole Blanchard is part of the Idaho Statesman’s investigative and watchdog reporting teams. She also covers Idaho Outdoors and frequents the trails around Idaho. Nicole grew up in Idaho, graduated from Idaho State University and Northwestern University with a master’s degree in journalism. Support my work with a digital subscription
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