We do have more information on the Sharmeka Moffitt, who was
set on fire by three men who wrote the initials KKK and a racial slur on her
car in northeastern Louisiana, police said Monday.
The FBI is investigating the attack as a possible hate crime, but no arrests had been made
At this point, police are not classifying the incident as a
hate crime, but the FBI is investigating the attack as a possible hate crime,
but no arrests had been made. In addition to the State Fire Marshal’s Office
and the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Department.
Moffitt, is in critical condition at LSU Medical Center in
Shreveport. Her mother, Edna Moffitt, says surgery is scheduled for Tuesday.
“Both of her arms, and they are third degree burns, down her chest and legs –
one. Basically her arms are real bad.” Edna Moffitt also confirms her daughter
was NOT wearing an Obama t-shirt.
Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb confirms that “KKK” was
spray-painted on the hood of her car, with a racial slur underneath.
“This is a horrific event for our community,” says Franklin
Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb. “It makes everyone uneasy. It is our hope that
everyone stands together at this time, and follow the information that is
gathered, follow the facts, follow the evidence and hopefully that will lead us
to justice in this case.”
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