Philadelphia's historic federal courthouse took a hit on Monday night when vandals made their mark, shattering two windows at the James A. Byrne Courthouse in Old City. According to investigators, the perpetrators used a cobblestone brick to break the glass, leaving the debris at the scene.
The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that the incident occurred around 10:30 pm and is currently under investigation by the Federal Protective Service (FPS). The agency is reviewing video surveillance footage from the area to identify potential suspects.
While it's unclear whether the vandalism was a targeted act, investigators are looking into connections to similar crimes in the Old City area on Monday. The courthouse, which houses the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, is taking steps to address the damage.
A spokesperson from the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that the incident is under investigation and will share updates as more information becomes available. The U.S. Marshals Service and Philadelphia Police Department have yet to comment on the matter.
The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that the incident occurred around 10:30 pm and is currently under investigation by the Federal Protective Service (FPS). The agency is reviewing video surveillance footage from the area to identify potential suspects.
While it's unclear whether the vandalism was a targeted act, investigators are looking into connections to similar crimes in the Old City area on Monday. The courthouse, which houses the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, is taking steps to address the damage.
A spokesperson from the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that the incident is under investigation and will share updates as more information becomes available. The U.S. Marshals Service and Philadelphia Police Department have yet to comment on the matter.
just saw this on the news and I'm so bummed. It's crazy that people would do something like break windows at an old historic building like that. 
I mean, it's not just a courthouse, it's a piece of history. And those cobblestone bricks are everywhere, you'd think they wouldn't be able to get into the building without being noticed 
. I hope whoever did this gets caught and they're really held accountable for what they've done 
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... like, part of me is super disappointed that someone would do something so destructive to an historic building, you know? And it's just a courthouse, not like it's some major tourist attraction or anything 
. But at the same time, I feel kinda bad for the vandals themselves, idk... maybe they were just trying to make a point about some issue or something 
? 
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... I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out 
. and now it's just... broken 
. and what's even worse is that it might not be an isolated incident 
. hopefully they catch whoever did this and can fix the courthouse soon 
. but until then... *sigh* 
. Two windows were shattered and it's not just about the property damage, but also the history and significance of that building 
. I mean, it's not like these vandals can't find something better to do than break stuff and leave a mess behind 
. The investigation is ongoing, so hopefully they catch whoever did this and make 'em pay for their actions 
. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the courthouse can get back to normal soon and that the community can come together to support it 
!
what's going on with people these days? can't even walk around without breaking something 
i guess they're looking into it, but like, who knows when we'll know who did it? 
and why is this happening in Old City? 
like, that place is always cool to be around... now it's just vandalism 
And what's up with the investigation being under review by the FPS? Are they looking for aliens too? "We're not sure if it was a human doing this, but we're going to keep searching the galaxy until we find out." 
i was studying for my exams last nite and didnt even hear anything like this happening anywhere near me