On Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 8 a.m., the School Resource Officer at Brentsville High School, located in the 12000 block of Aden Road, was alerted to the vandalism, according to police.
Investigators from the Prince William County Police Department determined that the hateful markings, which contained no threats, had been scratched into the countertop of a table.
School staff promptly removed the graffiti, officials said.
No additional markings were reported, and the investigation is ongoing to identify the individual responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Prince William County Police Department by calling (703) 792-7000.
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