Death of 17-year-old Asian American girl being investigated as hate crime
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Death of Asian American teen being investigated as hate crime
The FBI is now investigating the 2017 death of Maggie Long, an Asian American teen, as a hate crime.FBI
The death of 17-year-old Maggie Long, an Asian American woman, is now being investigated as a hate crime, according to the Denver Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI is committed to combating hate crimes and condemns violence directed toward any individual or group. We are grateful for the community s support of Maggie s family and their patience with the ongoing investigation, Denver FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider said in a statement to ABC News. The FBI continues to work with the Park County Sheriff s Office and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and we ask anyone who has information about this murder to contact the FBI immediately.
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Because the items were stolen, Long’s death was initially considered a crime of opportunity until Tuesday.
Authorities have not said what led them to reclassify the killing as a hate crime, but Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw said the change will allow more resources to be put toward the case.
Maggie Long. Courtesy of The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Currently, $75,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 303-239-4243.
Authorities believe at least three men, and possibly a fourth suspect, are responsible for Long s death. Authorities said the suspects might have been injured in the fire and might have since changed their appearances, sold their vehicles and/or moved away.
Because the items were stolen, Long’s death was initially considered a crime of opportunity until Tuesday.
Authorities have not said what led them to reclassify the killing as a hate crime, but Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw said the change will allow more resources to be put toward the case.
Maggie Long. Courtesy of The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Currently, $75,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 303-239-4243.
Authorities believe at least three men, and possibly a fourth suspect, are responsible for Long s death. Authorities said the suspects might have been injured in the fire and might have since changed their appearances, sold their vehicles and/or moved away.