A suspect is in custody for vandalizing the World War II Memorial. The memorial, located on the National Mall, was damaged with red paint and bubbles in a fountain. The vandalism included writing in red paint. Authorities have taken the suspect into custody and are pursuing felony charges. Further details about the incident and the suspect are available from the source, FOX 5 Atlanta.
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