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Swastikas painted in Jewish fraternity at TN university

Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
photo Vanderbilt University

Three swastikas were spray-painted inside Vanderbilt University’s Jewish fraternity house over the weekend, prompting officials to launch a hate crime investigation on campus.

The graffiti was discovered early Saturday after a party at the Alpha Epsilon Pi house on Vanderbilt Place, according to a statement from Provost Susan R. Wente that was sent to students Monday. Two of the swastikas were spray-painted in the elevator and a third was found on the basement door.

Authorities believe the vandalism took place between 1:55 a.m. and 3:22 a.m. Saturday. No suspects have been identified.

Read more from our news partners at The Tennessean.