Virginia Beach, Virginia
The driver, Thomas W. Lee, also claimed he stole a car for the chase because he "was tired of walking."
“Whenever we would step out of our house, the monkey noises would start,” Jannique Martinez said of the recordings, which appear to be motion activated.
The development comes more than five years after a 2016 removal push focused on the Lee statue.
One person was fatally shot by a police officer.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Jamar Mackey was handcuffed in front of his family by Virginia Beach officers who weren't wearing masks. Now, he has the coronavirus.
The City of Virginia Beach debunked the footage shared by Donald Trump's son.
Millions of Virginians are threatened by sea level rise, and climate change groups are working hard to elect Democrats who will combat the issue.
GOP lawmakers said the special session that Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam called in response to a mass shooting was premature and politically motivated.
Debate over the firearm suppressors resurfaced last month after a gunman used one in a shooting rampage in Virginia Beach.
Opponents note silencers make it harder for potential victims and police to identify gunshots. Pro-gun advocates say they’re important hearing protection.