- Police are looking for those responsible for altering an Orlando traffic sign to say "KILL ALL GAYS."
- The incident took place Wednesday, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.
Orlando Police Department has launched an investigation to find those responsible for altering a traffic sign to display a threatening homophobic message.
Police officers received a call about the anti-LGBTQ message in Orlando's Medical City, near Lake Nona, at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, $4
They arrived to find that the digital sign had been tampered with, the newspaper said. In bold orange letters, its message read: "KILL ALL GAYS."
Wednesday was International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, which is observed annually to commemorate injustices against LGBTQ communities around the world.
—Jack Petocz ️ (@Jack_Petocz) $4
According to a spokesperson for the City of Orlando, the sign was intended to be used to warn drivers about possible delays due to a scheduled 5K fun run this weekend, $4
The spokesperson said that the offensive message was removed as soon as the city was notified.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said in a statement provided to the Orlando Sentinel that hate "has no place in Orlando," adding that the "disgusting" message does not represent the city.
Dyer continued: "To Orlando's LGBTQ+ residents and visitors: you are respected and valued here. And we won't be deterred in our efforts to ensure that our city is inclusive for all."
However, last month, $4 telling the queer community that it may no longer be safe to move to or visit the state.
Equality Florida said that $4 was an "unprecedented" move and a response to a slate of "hateful" laws and policies signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Orlando Police did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.