Latest updates on Baltimore unrest and Freddie Gray case
Freddie Gray, 25, was arrested April 12 following a foot pursuit by officers in the Gilmor Homes area of West Baltimore, and he suffered a severe spinal injury while in police custody. His death a week later sparked protests over police brutality and unrest in the city — including looting and rioting — that drew international attention to the case. On April 27, riots erupted throughout the city; all told, 235 people were arrested, 20 police officers were injured, hundreds of businesses were damaged and 144 vehicles and 15 buildings were set on fire during the chaos that Monday evening. A citywide curfew was enacted and a state of emergency declared.
Below is The Sun's live blog coverage of the Baltimore unrest and riots. Live blog coverage began April 24 as police provided the first of many updates about the Gray investigation and continued until May 3, two days after Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced charges against the six officers.
April 27 riots coverage: Riots erupt: Baltimore descends into chaos, violence, looting | Baltimore rioting kicked off with rumors of 'purge' | Friends, family bid farewell to Freddie Gray | Damage and incidents of violence [Map] | Photo gallery | Video | Reader reaction [Map]
Key live blog updates:
April 25: Protesters clash downtown
April 27: Freddie Gray's funeral; first mentions of 'credible threats' and a 'purge' | Clashes with police at Mondawmin Mall, downtown | Police update: 'A trying and disappointing day'; pastors, Gray family speak on night of riots
April 28: Cleanup begins | Gang members call for peace | Tensions rise again | First night of curfew, unrest continues
May 1: State's Attorney announces charges against 6 officers
Visit our special section for the latest news and The Baltimore Sun's in-depth coverage on the Gray case and ensuing unrest.
Below is The Sun's live blog coverage of the Baltimore unrest and riots. Live blog coverage began April 24 as police provided the first of many updates about the Gray investigation and continued until May 3, two days after Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced charges against the six officers.
April 27 riots coverage: Riots erupt: Baltimore descends into chaos, violence, looting | Baltimore rioting kicked off with rumors of 'purge' | Friends, family bid farewell to Freddie Gray | Damage and incidents of violence [Map] | Photo gallery | Video | Reader reaction [Map]
Key live blog updates:
April 25: Protesters clash downtown
April 27: Freddie Gray's funeral; first mentions of 'credible threats' and a 'purge' | Clashes with police at Mondawmin Mall, downtown | Police update: 'A trying and disappointing day'; pastors, Gray family speak on night of riots
April 28: Cleanup begins | Gang members call for peace | Tensions rise again | First night of curfew, unrest continues
May 1: State's Attorney announces charges against 6 officers
Visit our special section for the latest news and The Baltimore Sun's in-depth coverage on the Gray case and ensuing unrest.
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The latest #FreddieGray report as we have it: Bmore police arrest 34 people after Saturday's protest turned violent. fw.to/utn7Oriby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 4:26:02 PM -
Police arrest 34 protesters, six officers received minor injuries, by @yvonnewenger baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 4:26:52 PM -
Freddie Gray's twin sister: 'Please stop the violence'The twin sister of Freddie Gray pleaded for peace after protesters turned unruly in Baltimore.Fredericka Gray, standing by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's side at a news conference late Saturday, said "Can y'all please, please stop the violence?" She said her brother wouldn't have wanted it.
Fredericka Gray and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (Stephanie Rawlings-Blake via Twitter) -
Some Baltimore businesses remained closed today after vandalism from Saturday's protests. bsun.md/1dgzQ70by baltimoresun via twitter 4/26/2015 4:31:24 PM -
Rick Dempsey said damage to restaurant could have been worse, expressed understanding of #FreddieGray frustration. bsun.md/1Dz20ACby baltimoresun via twitter 4/26/2015 4:31:27 PM
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Baltimore @MayorSRB puts out a "call for peace" statement, includes support from 24 #Baltimore church leaders. baltimoresun.comby Sean Welsh via twitter 4/26/2015 4:40:30 PM -
In *the* Annapolis today for a pro-police rally. About 100 people marching out here. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDiCGHzWIAAkNb-.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/26/2015 4:41:31 PM -
Confirmed: @Reuters stringer @GurbuzPhoto detained, @city_paper photog @jmgpix roughed up by police in Bmore #FreddieGray protest last nightby Kevin Rector via twitter 4/26/2015 4:43:17 PM -
by Peter Schmuck via twitter 4/26/2015 4:44:55 PM -
Extra officers will be deployed downtown and across Baltimore to ensure everyone's safety during the rest of the weekend and into next weekby Baltimore Police via twitter 4/26/2015 4:47:12 PM -
.@MayorSRB & coalition 24 interdenominational leaders issued a “call for peace” Sunday after police arrest 34 in #FreddieGray protests.by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 5:05:03 PM
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.@Reuters says photographer @GurbuzPhoto was issued "failure to obey orders" citation by @BaltimorePolice during #FreddieGray protest.by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/26/2015 5:05:41 PM
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We're working on all of that info now, @PSU_rose @cmcampbell6 No word on crowd injuries. Here's more on damage: baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 5:12:40 PM
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Rep. Elijah Cummings says city protests “could have been worse.” fw.to/wKthuiiby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 5:12:57 PM
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Here is a link to our morning media update for April 26, 2015: scribd.com/doc/263151225/…by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/26/2015 5:15:11 PM
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by Baltimore Sun Sports via twitter 4/26/2015 5:40:52 PM -
Alls well at Oriole Park http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDiNLXzWEAE9vHu.jpg
by Jay Judge via twitter 4/26/2015 5:41:00 PM -
Beautiful day at Camden Yards. No sign of last night's unrest. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDiNouPWYAAiD_t.jpg
by Pamela Wood via twitter 4/26/2015 5:41:08 PM -
Is video of Freddie Gray's arrest today's version of TV news coverage of civil rights in '60s? bsun.md/1QrruJ0by David Zurawik via twitter 4/26/2015 5:42:41 PM -
Many no-shows for Saturday's O's gameIt was a strange night for fans attending Saturday's Orioles game, as protests escalated around the ballpark. However, it appears many game ticket holders never made it to Camden Yards. From The Sun's Peter Schmuck:The attendance on Saturday night was announced as 36,757, which is based on tickets sold. The actual crowd was estimated at between 24,000 and 26,000, which means that about 30 percent of ticket holders chose to stay away. Read the full blog post.Also see: As Orioles watch protest develop, emotions range from fear to understanding to disappointment
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Interactive: The 45-minute mystery of the death of #FreddieGray. bsun.md/1z0rjik http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDiVbqjWgAAdyK1.png
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.@BaltimorePolice says it's “working to reinforce throughout the organization that media should ...have as much access as they possibly can"by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/26/2015 6:15:45 PM
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Mayor, faith leaders issue "call for peace"Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and a coalition of two dozen interdenominational leaders issued a "call for peace" Sunday after 34 people were arrested and six police officers were injured in protests over the death of Freddie Gray. Read the full story - via Yvonne Wenger, Baltimore Sun reporterThe full release is pasted below:
CONTACT
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASEKevin
R. Harris
410-818-4269
kevin.harris@baltimorecity.govSunday, April 26, 2015
A
Call for PeaceBALTIMORE, Md. (April 26, 2015)—From the days of our nation’s
earliest civil rights sit-ins, Baltimore has a long tradition of peaceful and
respectful demonstrations. Together, as leaders of different faiths in
our city, we join Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and call for our citizens to
honor and continue that history as we pray for the family of Freddie Gray.- Rev. Dr. Frank M.
Reid, III, Bethel AME - Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary,
Douglas Memorial Community Church - Bishop Denis J.
Madden, Archdiocese of Baltimore - Bishop Marcus
Matthews, Resident Bishop, Baltimore-Washington Conference of United
Methodist Church - Rev. Dr. Jamal H.
Bryant, Empowerment Temple AME Church - Bishop Walter Scott
Thomas, New Psalmist Baptist Church - Rev. Dr. Harold A.
Carter, New Shiloh Baptist Church - Minister Carlos
Muhammad, Muhammad Mosque Number Six - Rev. Dr. Donte
Hickman, Southern Baptist Church - Rev. Dr. Harlie
Wilson, II, Israel Baptist Church - Rev. Dr. Darron D,
McKinney, Sr., Macedonia Baptist Church of Baltimore City - Pastor Ben Barnwell,
New Creation Church of Jesus Christ - Rev. Dr. Cleveland
Mason, Perkins Square Baptist Church - Bishop Willard E.
Saunders Sr., Created For So Much More Worship Center - Bishop James Nelson,
Destiny Christian Church - Bishop Michael
McDermott, Life Source International Church - Rev. Dr. Lester
McCorn, Pennsylvania Avenue AME Zion Church - Rev. Dr. Alvin C.
Hathaway, Sr.,Union Baptist Church - Rabbi Andrew Busch,
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation - Pastor Carl Pierce,
Carter Memorial Church of God in Christ - Bishop Marcus Johnson,
New Harvest Ministries - Bishop Angel Nunez,
Bilingual Christian Church - Rev. Charles Baugh,
Waters AME Church - Rev. Dr. Toni Draper,
Freedom Temple AME Zion
***It is important to note that the above names
represent clergy leaders who have signed on to this statement as of
10:30 am. The list is expected to continue to grow.# # #
Visit us at baltimorecity.gov.
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A West Baltimore witness to the #FreddieGray arrest believes police released a photo of him to intimidate him. bsun.md/1JFYAj7by baltimoresun via twitter 4/26/2015 6:34:10 PM
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On the plus side, I'm in beautiful Annapolis. Down side? My car won't start. ???? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDie10vWoAA4NYO.jpg
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In internal email, Baltimore Police Commissioner Batts praises police for being 'scary good' at #FreddieGray protests baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/26/2015 6:45:46 PM
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Extra officers will be deployed downtown and across Baltimore to ensure everyone's safety during the rest of the weekend and into next weekby Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/26/2015 6:53:45 PM
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Baltimore cleans up after Saturday protests, vandalism (via @sunjeffbarker and @janders5): baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/26/2015 6:56:58 PM
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Please get in touch if you are one of the Morgan State students who arrived at damaged 7-Eleven with mops, bucket to help clean up aftermathby Jeff Barker via twitter 4/26/2015 7:06:53 PM -
7-Eleven says 4 of its 12 Baltimore stores were damaged -- and one looted -- in demonstrations but that all but one have reopened.by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/26/2015 7:06:58 PM
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7--Eleven says it thinks looters in Baltimore took lottery tickets. But what if they win? Will they try to claim their prize??by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/26/2015 7:07:03 PM
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Rejoicing for 53 souls saved today....2 of whom were sisters of #freddiegray ...God is the greatest!!by jamalbryant via twitter 4/26/2015 7:22:07 PM -
Police Commissioner Batts praises police response to Freddie Gray protests in internal email fw.to/exF5ttTby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 8:03:52 PM
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Photojournalists w @city_paper, @Reuters 'taken down,' detained by police in #FreddieGray protests in Baltimore: baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/26/2015 8:09:50 PM
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City Paper photographer @jmgpix had 'face pretty much smushed down on the ground' by police reported by @RectorSun fw.to/qVANaefby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 8:18:27 PM
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In Baltimore, a photojournalist covering protest against police brutality is beaten up by cops baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/… -
Please use the following link to see this afternoon's media update: tinyurl.com/qyyqrajby Baltimore Police via twitter 4/26/2015 8:52:33 PM
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#Baltimore police revise the arrest number from yesterday: 31 adults, four juveniles. #FreddieGrayby Colin Campbell via twitter 4/26/2015 8:55:11 PM
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Photojournalists 'taken down,' detained by police in Baltimore protestsBy Kevin Rector, Baltimore Sun reporter
A photographer for Reuters was detained and another for the Baltimore City Paper was thrown to the ground by Baltimore Police officers while covering protests over police brutality late Saturday, they said.
The incidents occurred near the Western District police station, the journalists said, as they were covering a particularly tense standoff between protesters, who were throwing rocks, and helmeted police officers, who wielded shields and batons.
J.M. Giordano, the photo editor at City Paper, said he was hit in the head with multiple police shields had his "face pretty much smushed down on the ground," and sustained multiple bruises after several officers rushed at him as he shot pictures.
"They just took me down," he said.
Video of the incident involving Giordano is below. The video was shot by City Paper's Baynard Woods.
Me being beat on by several @baltimorepolice. Video by Baynard woods. #freddieGray #baltimore -
Two media members "inadvertently detained" by police yesterday. Police "apologizes for the error." scribd.com/doc/263168838/…by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/26/2015 8:59:50 PM
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“You all were scary good,” Batts tells Baltimore police about handling of protests in an internal email. #FreddieGray bsun.md/1OVhDaNby baltimoresun via twitter edited by Pete Sweigard 4/26/2015 9:16:26 PM
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by baltimoresun via twitter 4/26/2015 9:36:13 PM