South Boston

Southie electronic sign displays ‘KKK Meeting Today'; investigation underway

A police report suggested authorities did not know who was responsible for the hateful message

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An electronic construction sign in South Boston was flashing the words "KKK Meeting Today," over the holiday weekend, sparking an investigation by police in the city.

According to a police report, the sign was spotted around D and Cypher Streets in Southie before 8 a.m. on Monday.

Authorities who responded were able to turn the sign off.

It wasn't made clear why or how the sign was made to display the message, but a construction company was listed as a victim in the report, and Boston police are investigating it as a vandalism case.

The Civil Rights Unit of Boston police was notified.

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