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 guys who pulled me aside are self-identifying as Crips and say they don't approve of whats happening. "This is our community"by Justin Fenton via twitter 4/27/2015 9:03:47 PM -
Metro - UPDATED: Several Metro Stations Temporarily Closed tinyurl.com/meadvisory -
Glass being hurled at buses, nearly hit out news car. MTA car/bus on fire. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoI_5IWgAMwgRR.jpg
by Paul Gessler via twitter 4/27/2015 9:05:12 PM -
The group is now walking southbound on Eutaw Street towards Paca Street. Avoid the area. This group remains aggressive.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:05:38 PM -
The group is now walking southbound on Eutaw Street towards Paca Street. Avoid the area. This group remains aggressive.by Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:05:56 PM
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Ms. Cindy sweeping up debris. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoJYkuW8AAV0Yj.jpg
by Erica L. Green via twitter 4/27/2015 9:06:10 PM -
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A huge commotion - ppl thought a fight broke out. But it's CVS being looted.by Justin Fenton via twitter 4/27/2015 9:06:26 PM
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by Justin Fenton via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:06:39 PM
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Getting closer to downtown Baltimore twitter.com/BaltimorePolic…by Ian Duncan via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:07:24 PM -
Ms. Cindy sweeping up debris. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoJYkuW8AAV0Yj.jpg
by Erica L. Green via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:07:41 PM -
Much of this happens in short skirmishes. Standoff, police advance, people throw rocks and bottles, police shoot gas. Then another standoff.by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/27/2015 9:07:42 PM -
"We're just hours after the funeral," the Rev. Jamal H. Bryant says on CNN. He asks everyone to go back home. "Peace is the calling."by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/27/2015 9:08:52 PM -
All SB @mtamaryland light rail trains will be stop at North Av & NB trains will stop at Hamburg St.
#BaltimoreRiotsby Baltimore OEM via twitter 4/27/2015 9:09:28 PM -
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/27/2015 9:10:08 PM
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Men from Nation of Islam going to build a "human wall" to stop mob from coming downtown. "Violence is not the answer," Jamal Bryant says.by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/27/2015 9:10:15 PM
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Several of our officers were attacked today by criminals while trying to protect residents in the Mondawmin Community.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:10:53 PM
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Pastor Jamal Bryant arrives on Gwynns Falls. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoKhW7W8AA-P5L.jpg
by Erica L. Green via twitter 4/27/2015 9:11:22 PM -
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The Rev. Jamal Bryant arrives http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoK5WFWgAMCEJC.jpg
by Erica L. Green via twitter 4/27/2015 9:12:19 PM -
We have been able to get our injured officers out of the area and they are now receiving medical treatment.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:12:39 PM
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We have been able to get our injured officers out of the area and they are now receiving medical treatment.by Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:12:52 PM
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SCANNER: Howard and Centre Streets is the largest gathering of juveniles now.by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/27/2015 9:13:20 PM
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Police distributing water to officers on the line #Baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoLgByXIAE3TEY.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/27/2015 9:14:32 PM -
Using a crowbar, they opened up the trunk of the police car. Can only imagine what was being kept back there..by Justin Fenton via twitter 4/27/2015 9:15:20 PM
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The latest photos of the clash between police and juveniles near Mondawmin Mall:
Students, residents clash with police at Mondawmin
baltimoresun.comA large group of juveniles and police in riot gear clashed near Mondawmin Mall on Monday afternoon following the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray in police custody. Several officers were injured, police said via Twitter. -
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Correction: That burning car was actually a @mtamaryland police car, I've confirmed, not a @BaltimorePolice car. Sorry about the confusion.by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/27/2015 9:17:08 PM
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Mob has traveled approximately 3 miles from Mondawmin to Howard & Centre Streets, @baltimoresunby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/27/2015 9:17:38 PM
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We are continuing to receive reports of people looting businesses in the area of W. North Avenue and Pennsylvania Ave.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:17:57 PM
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Police van from transit authority on fire at Pennsylvania and North avenues http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoMgSsWEAAFXIL.jpg
by Peter Hermann via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:18:59 PM -
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Are we going with "riot"? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoMoprW0AAS5ww.png
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/27/2015 9:19:18 PM -
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Water over the face for the mace #Baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoMldWWgAAXP3W.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/27/2015 9:19:33 PM -
Guy w hood pulled tight just ran at me, sprayed mace and yelled "kick it out" for my phone. I turned, spray hit back of headby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/27/2015 9:20:23 PM
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Police van from transit authority on fire at Pennsylvania and North avenues http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoMgSsWEAAFXIL.jpg
by Peter Hermann via twitter 4/27/2015 9:20:56 PM -
Sprinted back to safe spot, where the guys I was talking to earlier said: "Told you"by Justin Fenton via twitter 4/27/2015 9:21:05 PM
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Eutaw and Saratoga http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoNGadW8AAhf8j.jpg
by Jayne Miller via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:21:46 PM -
No one has blocked traffic on North Ave. Cars continue to drive into and through thisby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/27/2015 9:22:05 PM
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.@prezjackyoung calls for the violence to end, invokes riots of 1968: "We destroyed the infrastructure in our own communities."by Luke Broadwater via twitter 4/27/2015 9:25:33 PM
