Buffalo marks Somali Independence Day with a flag display outside City Hall, but an overnight vandalism incident leads to the Somali flag being stolen from its pole, according to local reporting. The flag had been raised as part of the city’s commemoration of Somali Independence Day. Police investigate the theft and are seeking information about who removed the flag and when.
The incident follows days of public attention around the Fourth of July. One outlet reports that Buffalo’s mayor canceled the city’s July 4 fireworks show, and the Somali Independence Day observance proceeded afterward. The stolen flag is described as having been displayed at City Hall during the commemorations.
Across the reports, the central points are consistent: the flag is taken from outside City Hall, the event is tied to Somali Independence Day, and law enforcement is investigating. No suspects or motive are identified in the available accounts.
