Nearly 3,000 flags planted around Occidental College to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were trashed and crushed early Sunday, a group says. 9/11 Memorial at Occidental College Vandalized, Members of College Republican Club Say A 9/11 memorial at Occidental College in Eagle Rock was vandalized, members of the College Republican Club said. A 9/11 memorial at Occidental College in Eagle Rock was vandalized, members of the College Republican Club said. Occidental Students United Against Gentrification expressed anger over the use of the American flag in the memorial. 9 a.m.: This article was updated with a statement from Occidental College.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 12, 2016 13:52 UTC