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KKK-Style Figure Shown on Videos Wandering Through Town

KKK-Style Figure Shown on Videos Wandering Through Town

Summary

A person dressed in a Ku Klux Klan-style white robe and hood was seen walking through West Warwick, Rhode Island, late at night. The police are investigating the incident but said it appears to be isolated and there is no known public safety threat.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened around 2 a.m. on April 27 in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
  • Videos showing the individual in white hood and robe were shared by a local business and residents.
  • The West Warwick Police Department confirmed awareness of the videos and investigation is ongoing.
  • A local store put up an anti-hate sign in response to the incident.
  • The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is a white supremacist hate group known for violence and racism, mainly targeting Black Americans and other minorities.
  • The FBI reported 11,679 hate crime incidents in 2024, with most motivated by bias against race or ethnicity.
  • People with information or additional footage are asked to contact West Warwick Police.
  • Active KKK groups still exist in several U.S. states in 2024.
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