LONG BEACH, California (Fox News) — The Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department is investigating a break-in and vandalism at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach, California.

Key Facts:

• The school’s assembly hall, chapel, and classrooms were broken into and desecrated.
• Statues were smashed, religious images destroyed, and a photo of the pope knocked to the floor.
• The vandalism included defecation on school grounds and partially consumed food and drinks left behind.
• Estimated damages from the break-in totaled $100,000.
• A GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly $60,000 to support the school.
  

  Reaction:
  

• Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon stated the Civil Rights Division will investigate the crime.
• Lila Rose, president of pro-life group Live Action, called for prayers for the school.
• School principal Cyril Cruz expressed heartbreak over the desecration and the symbolic significance of the damaged items.