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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Very kind gesture by the @BostonGlobe, which is sending lunch to @baltimoresun's newsroom today. Many thanks. #BostonStrong #LightForAllby Pete Sweigard via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 3:46:26 PM -
500 National Guard deployed to Baltimore Tuesday morning. And more troops are expected.
Heavy National Guard presence in central Baltimore
baltimoresun.comDozens of National Guard soldiers stood watch outside Baltimore City Hall and lined the streets at the Inner Harbor Tuesday morning, lending a feeling of tense calm to downtown on a cool morning after a night of rioting throughout the city. -
Hundreds of @USNationalGuard troops on duty in Baltimore this morning. Thousands more available and on the way. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDregRYWgAAvh7g.jpg
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They advance, then stop near crosswalk. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsKwvOWgAAbUvA.jpg
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The Maryland National Guard was out in force in central Baltimore Tuesday. My latest baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Ian Duncan via twitter 4/28/2015 3:53:12 PM -
Very bizarre scene now. Tight line of police forming at Penn and North. Protesters imploring people to pull out films.by brandon_weigel via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 3:54:13 PM
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Seems they're trying to clear street, but why? Many people still holding brooms and supplies.by brandon_weigel via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 3:54:15 PM
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They advance, then stop near crosswalk. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsKwvOWgAAbUvA.jpg
by brandon_weigel via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 3:54:26 PM -
Odd scene at City Hall. Humvee and National Guard members w/ TV crews surround the mall. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsJ1u5WYAI9VuI.jpg
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Want to volunteer to help clean up the city? Call 311. City crews working since 5 a.m. fw.to/scDbBTEby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/28/2015 3:55:48 PM -
Corrections official says only three juveniles booked into Baltimore jail last night. That's in addition to 178 men, 48 women.by Ian Duncan via twitter 4/28/2015 3:57:55 PM
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"What do we want?" "Justice!" "When do we want it?" "Now!"by brandon_weigel via twitter 4/28/2015 4:00:22 PM
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Police just extended the line across Pennsylvania Ave.by brandon_weigel via twitter 4/28/2015 4:00:23 PM
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Volunteers can call 311 to help with clean-up efforts
baltimoresun.comVolunteers who want to help Baltimore's clean-up efforts should call 311, officials said Tuesday. -
Former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis: "We must come together,we can stop the violence as a #community.These kids have to have real leaders,we need everybody to join this #movement."
Ravens' players react to Baltimore riots, say 'violence is not the answer'
baltimoresun.comAs the violence and unrest continues during the the Baltimore riots in the wake of the death of Freddie Gray after being arrested by Baltimore City police, several Ravens and former Ravens players have weighed in on the situation via social media. -
Mondawmin Mall, businesses around city extensively damaged in rioting bsun.md/1JOG0W1by Carrie Wells via twitter 4/28/2015 4:02:42 PM -
Gov. Hogan says he's running state gov out of Baltimore, talked with faith leaders because he wants to listen.by Erin Cox via twitter 4/28/2015 4:04:50 PM -
Hogan said this could be beginning of new partnerships to help city, but promises "criminal activity will not be tolerated."by Erin Cox via twitter 4/28/2015 4:04:51 PM
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Gov. Hogan: we're not going to have a repeat of yesterday.by Erin Cox via twitter 4/28/2015 4:04:53 PM
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Hogan says he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as soon as SRB asked. executive order was ready "a week before."by Erin Cox via twitter 4/28/2015 4:04:55 PM
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Gov. Hogan: "we're still concerned about this evening."by Erin Cox via twitter 4/28/2015 4:05:36 PM
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.@SenatorPugh waving voter registrations by the front line. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsNzlzUgAA1F51.jpg
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A young woman registers to vote a few moments later. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsOIzVVEAA0Z_g.jpg
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Gov. Hogan: "We didn't think it was appropriate to come in and take over the city" without the mayor's request.by Erin Cox via twitter 4/28/2015 4:07:16 PM
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Local media pressing hard to get @LarryHogan to say @MayorSRB waited too long to ask for help. "I don't want to place any blame," Hogan says -
Have you seen clean-up efforts throughout the city? We want to see your photos.
Share your photos of the clean-up after Baltimore riots
baltimoresun.comWe want to see your pictures of clean-ups around Baltimore in the aftermath of Monday's riots. To submit your photos, go to community.baltimoresun.com . -
No way, No way this can happen in our city...by Ray Lewis via twitter retweeted by lukebroadwater 4/28/2015 4:21:31 PM -
We must come together,we can stop the violence as a #community.These kids have to have real leaders,we need everybody to join this #movementby Ray Lewis via twitter retweeted by lukebroadwater 4/28/2015 4:21:42 PM
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Getting some more clarity on juvenile arrests - only about 20 kids booked at youth detention center in connection with riots, state says.by Ian Duncan via twitter 4/28/2015 4:22:29 PM
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April 13, 1968 #BaltimoreRiots flashback http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsSf70XIAEWd3V.jpg
by DougDonovan via twitter 4/28/2015 4:23:24 PM -
Gov Hogan says he called Mayor SRB 3 or 4x yesterday in re: activating the Natl Guard..says we have to ask her why she held backby Jayne Miller via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 4:23:56 PM -
I spoke directly with Maryland Governor @LarryHogan last night and let him know that New Jersey is offering our full support & solidarity...by Governor Christie via twitter 4/28/2015 4:24:32 PM -
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Back out. Police have loosened line but still holding ground. Circle of musicians performing. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsS2RbWoAIjnwL.jpg
by brandon_weigel via twitter 4/28/2015 4:25:36 PM -
Here's the #mustread investigation of Baltimore police brutality I mentioned on @drshow this morning, by @MarkPuente: data.baltimoresun.com/news/police-se…by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/28/2015 4:26:03 PM -
Rep. Elijah Cummings holding an impromptu group conversation at City Hall. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsTBh8W8AIWu4n.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/28/2015 4:27:02 PM -
Mondawmin Mall and its stores were extensively damaged, with every entrance featuring destroyed windows, piles of broken glass and debris.
Mondawmin Mall, businesses around city extensively damaged in rioting
baltimoresun.comThe day after rioters and looters smashed windows and carted off merchandise at Mondawmin Mall and dozens of businesses across Baltimore, residents and employees were left to assess the damage and clean up. -
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My great colleagues have been reporting in Baltimore all morning. Go to @baltimoresun website for their work and updates.by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/28/2015 4:37:35 PM
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Jesse Jackson hoisting kid on his shoulders and posing with group holding sign. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDsWma3VIAEMLAT.jpg
by brandon_weigel via twitter 4/28/2015 4:42:57 PM -
Church leader just says 500 meals donated for volunteers at Bethel AME in West Baltimore.by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/28/2015 4:43:04 PM
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Obama: "There's no excuse for the kind of violence we saw yesterday. It's counterproductive. ... They're not protesting, they're not making a statement. They're stealing. ... And they're destroying and undermining businesses and opportunities in their own communities that rob jobs ... of people in that area."
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