Police searching for two people of interest in 'Silent Sam' toppling
University of North Carolina police are asking for the public's help in locating two people of interest in connection with the toppling of the "Silent Sam" statue last month.
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On Aug. 20, more than 200 protesters gathered at the Peace and Justice Plaza to call for the statue’s removal. By 9:30 p.m., the statue was on the ground as the crowd cheered.
Since the statue fell, more than a dozen people have been charged both in connection with toppling the statue and in two additional protests between those who want the statue to return and those who do not.
UNC police did not say if the two people of interest will face charges or if they are affiliated with the school.
Anybody with information that might help identify the men is asked to call 919-962-8176 or email police@unc.edu.
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