HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– An investigation is underway after part of the Capitol Building was vandalized Tuesday, according to state officials.
A spokesperson for the state wrote in a statement that there was an “unauthorized demonstration” held by a group of people and someone put food coloring on the snow-covered steps.
“On February 13th, approximately 30 individuals held an unauthorized demonstration without a permit on the front steps of the Capitol Building,” the statement reads. “One individual admitted to pouring food coloring on the snow-covered steps. The organizers were made aware that they would be responsible for the cost of the clean-up and any permanent damage.”
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The person who poured the food coloring could face charges but that is determined by the outcome of the investigation, according to the spokesperson.
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There also was no exact monetary amount regarding the damages as that is still being assessed.