Black Suspect Arrested After Racist Message Discovered Outside Predominately Black Church
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- A Colorado Springs man was arrested after police believe he left racist messages outside a church.
Vincent Broughton, 44, who is black, is facing charges for committed a bias-motivated crime and disorderly conduct.
The signs were posted outside the New Covenant church that is predominately attended by African Americans. One sign references the KKK. Another reads, "Black men beware, you are the target."
The messages had the congregation on edge.
"We locked our doors this morning, so we were inside, but it shouldn't be that way. You shouldn't have to lock your doors in the church, it's just... I'm speechless," said Pastor Roland Joyner.
Police said Broughton admitted to posting the flyers but did not explain why he targeted the church.
