Columbus residents are working to mobilize local leaders after a group of neo-Nazis reportedly marched in the Short North over the weekend trying to spread a message of hate.
A number of concerned residents dialed 911 around 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon to report the group, according to Columbus, Ohio public safety dispatchers. About ten individuals were seen sporting black pants, shirts and head coverings with red masks over their mouths while marching down North High Street.
Three of the suspected neo-Nazis were waving flags bearing swastikas . Despite the inflammatory symbols seen, no arrests were made and there were no reported scuffles between law enforcement officials and marchers , according to Columbus Division of Police Sgt. Joseph Albert.
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However, one citizen may have used pepper spray against a demonstrator before police got to the scene. Many people were detained but later released, according to Sgt. Albert. The apparent hate-filled march was condemned by City Attorney Zach Klein hours later in a statement posted on social media…