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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Several juveniles are part of these aggressive groups. WE ARE ASKING ALL PARENTS TO LOCATE THEIR CHILDREN AND BRING THEM HOME.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:25:56 PM -
Doors of the Central Library are locked for the safety of patrons and staff.by prattlibrary via twitter 4/27/2015 9:25:57 PM -
.@prezjackyoung calls for the violence to end, invokes riots of 1968: "We destroyed the infrastructure in our own communities."by Luke Broadwater via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:26:33 PM -
Are @orioles going to play tonight? Question many are asking @MLB now. How? Why? Camden Yards was an ugly scene Saturday.by Justin George via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:27:00 PM -
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"The whole world is watching us in Baltimore," says @prezjackyoung. "It is a crying shame."by Luke Broadwater via twitter 4/27/2015 9:27:12 PM
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1/2: We are asking for the MEDIA to assist us in relaying this message. Due to the large number of juveniles in these violent groups.....by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:27:23 PM
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2/2: ...we are asking for PARENTS to please bring your children home. We don't want to see anyone get hurt.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:28:01 PM
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Several juveniles are part of these aggressive groups. WE ARE ASKING ALL PARENTS TO LOCATE THEIR CHILDREN AND BRING THEM HOME.by Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:28:11 PM
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2/2: ...we are asking for PARENTS to please bring your children home. We don't want to see anyone get hurt.by Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:28:58 PM
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SCANNER: "We still have several hundred people at Pennsy and North"by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/27/2015 9:29:25 PM -
"An eye for an eye and we all become blind," says @CWHoltonDist8. "We are better than this."by Luke Broadwater via twitter 4/27/2015 9:29:51 PM
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Mob is now about 4 miles from the Inner Harbor in heart of Baltimore's downtown. #FreddieGrayby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/27/2015 9:32:21 PM
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Things have calmed down. Phones are dying. Back to the office. Community assn president: "they'll be back tonight."by Erica L. Green via twitter 4/27/2015 9:33:13 PM -
UPDATE: 7 police officers injured in riots that began near Mondawmin Mall and are spreading toward downtown. One officer was unresponsive and others suffered broken bones, police spokesman Capt. Eric Kowalczyk said.
Seven police officers injured in violent clash near Mondawmin Mall
baltimoresun.comSeven police officers were injured Monday afternoon in riots that began near Mondawmin Mall and were spreading toward downtown. One officer was unresponsive and others suffered broken bones, police spokesman Capt. Eric Kowalczyk said. -
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Maryland State Police sent 42 troopers to Baltimore earlier. At 4, another 40 troopers were ordered to duty & will be deploying to Baltimoreby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/27/2015 9:34:08 PM
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Former Def Jam pres who has given much back to his native Baltimore urges calm. twitter.com/KevinLiles1/st…by Jean Marbella via twitter 4/27/2015 9:35:30 PM -
People looking on from the front stoop as police are holding here at N. Monroe and Bryant in NW #Baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoQVg_WEAAx7nJ.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/27/2015 9:35:48 PM -
A group continues to break into businesses and damage property in the area of W. North Ave and Pennsylvania Ave.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:37:30 PM
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A group continues to break into businesses and damage property in the area of W. North Ave and Pennsylvania Ave.by Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:38:22 PM
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.@KeifferMitchell has arrived at City Hall on behalf of @LarryHogan. Says 40 state troopers have been deployed to Baltimoreby Luke Broadwater via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:39:06 PM
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Loretta Lynch, just sworn in as U.S. Attorney General, is monitoring the situation here in Baltimore, CNN reporters. twitter.com
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I cannot believe North Ave isn't shut down. People are driving up, filling their cars with looted goods and driving offby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/27/2015 9:39:24 PM
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I'm just catching up to the news coming out of Baltimore...this is bad. Sending my prayers to everyone in that beautiful city.by Russell Simmons via twitter retweeted by Jean_Marbella 4/27/2015 9:40:13 PM -
Video of protesters throwing objects at police.
Protesters throw objects at police
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A large group continues to break into businesses and set cars on fire at North Ave and Pennsylvania Ave. Avoid this area.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:41:13 PM
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A large group continues to break into businesses and set cars on fire at North Ave and Pennsylvania Ave. Avoid this area.by Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:42:10 PM
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All businesses near City Hall I've passed are now closedby Luke Broadwater via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:42:21 PM
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Our officers in Baltimore have been pulled back into a reserve status and will assist @BaltimorePolice as needed.by PGPDNews via twitter 4/27/2015 9:43:24 PM -
Fans can currently enter Camden Yards by Gate H and Home Plate Plaza. Other gates are currently closed. #oriolesby Eduardo A. Encina via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:43:29 PM -
URGENT: Link to BPD press conference updating the community and media on protests: youtube.com/watch?v=GdiauX…by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:43:59 PM
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URGENT: Link to BPD press conference updating the community and media on protests: youtube.com/watch?v=GdiauX…by Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:44:25 PM
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Stunning decision by @orioles @mlb to PLAY game after Camden Yards was site of worst violence Saturday RE twitter.com/EddieInTheYard…by Justin George via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:46:58 PM
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We are continuing to deploy resources across the city to respond to reports of violence. The safety of our community is our top priority.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/27/2015 9:47:36 PM
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“This afternoon a group of outrageous criminals attacked our officers,” @BaltimorePolice spokesman said.by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/27/2015 9:47:40 PM -
We are continuing to deploy resources across the city to respond to reports of violence. The safety of our community is our top priority.by Baltimore Police via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:48:04 PM
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Two police vehicles came speeding through and were pelted from all sides. They continued on after weaving thru trafficby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/27/2015 9:52:49 PM
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Fans can enter Camden Yards at Gate H but there are Baltimore Police officers stationed here in riot gear. #Orioles http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoUQXxW8AMU8HX.jpg
by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/27/2015 9:53:01 PM -
Smoke coming from the CVS on North and Pennsylvania aves — you can see it from down the street. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDoUlCjWIAEv3ob.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/27/2015 9:54:09 PM
