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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Some comments from Kevin Harris, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's spokesman, courtesy of Sun reporter Yvonne Wenger:
"That's one of the things she's been speaking with civil leaders about, speaking with people from the legal profession about the need to have a prominent voice in this discussion, this debate, to tell people about how the process works, make sure they understand these are the steps that are necessary."
"BPD is in communication with the states attorney's office, various entities like the Department of Justice. What we are doing Friday is the same thing we've been doing this entire process,which is as soon as we're able to release information that does not undermine the investigation, we want to release that information as soon as possible.
"The conversation that's happening now, is what can we do on Friday, how much can we release. The mayor's desire is to put out as much information as possible, but again in a way that doesn't undermine the investigation.
"To be able to do that we have to work with our partners so that the process is followed. What she's hoping for Friday is to be able to turn over a solid and thorough investigation to the state's attorney's office but also to be able to share any additional facts and details to the public that could shine some light on this.
"We don't know yet how far we'll be able to go or how much we'll be able to do, but that is our hope." -
The students marching to City Hall have just arrived. There are not traffic delays in the area at this time.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 8:09:41 PM -
Mayor spokesman Kevin Harris just told me SRB is open to ending curfew before week over if "order has been restored." "Very fluid situation"by Midnight Sun via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/29/2015 8:12:23 PM -
Again: Mayor spokesman Kevin Harris said curfew could end early. Said impact curfew is having on small businesses "a major concern" for SRBby Midnight Sun via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/29/2015 8:12:26 PM
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Britton gets a K and Os win this most surreal game, 8-2. it lasted just 2 hours and three minutes. All you fans slow things down apparentlyby Dan Connolly via twitter 4/29/2015 8:18:10 PM -
At this time there are no traffic delays related to any protests in Baltimore. We continue to ask for peace. #OneBaltimoreby Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 8:22:03 PM
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And they're off...chanting "We love Baltimore."by Erica L. Green via twitter retweeted by lukebroadwater 4/29/2015 8:29:37 PM -
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Hillary was so struck by this line she read it 3 times. Read the full @USATODAY piece here: hrc.io/1GwOJtd http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDyUU6PVAAEK9PR.png
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.@mono_toy @patcmarie Less odd than it is striking - it speaks to the challenges hereby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/29/2015 8:32:42 PM -
We are providing a media update. We will post a link on social media shortly. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDyVJ_0VIAIaq2u.jpg
by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 8:32:46 PM -
At Frederick Douglass High School, thrusts into limelight during riots, frustration and reflection: fw.to/kSQrX8Dby Erica L. Green via twitter 4/29/2015 8:33:30 PM
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1,000 show for BSO performance in response to protests
baltimoresun.comOne by one, people rose to their feet Wednesday and placed their hands over their hearts as musicians for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra began to play the first strains of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” -
Sun reporter Yvonne Wenger reports on a meeting with Billy Murphy, the attorney for Freddie Gray's family, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and others. The mayor wanted to clear up some "misinformation."
"We are grateful to her for being here and sharing with us what the plans are for the next several days to assure us all that this city is in great hands," Murphy said. "We stand by our mayor. The family stands by my our mayor."
Murphy said Gray's family -- which has been calling for peace -- wants the investigation "to be carried out in a way that gets us to the right result, and not necessarily one that is rushed."
"This family wants justice and they want justice that comes at the right time, not too soon," Murphy said.
Rawlings-Blake said she's concerned about misinformation spreading about what may be available Friday. Commissioner Anthony Batts stated early on that the Police Department would conclude its report then, and hand the findings over to prosecutors for potential charges. It's been unclear what, if any, information will be made public then.
"I had a chance to really lay some things on the line with them, answer questions," the mayor said of the meeting. "I thought it was very important for us to have a conversation about how we just don't seek justice but we make a pathway forward to have justice and peace.
She said she was grateful for the meeting and "the honesty" that was shared during it. -
Mayor spokesman Kevin Harris just told me SRB is open to ending curfew before week over if "order has been restored." "Very fluid situation"by Midnight Sun via twitter retweeted by lukebroadwater 4/29/2015 8:43:24 PM
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There is no protest activity at this time in Baltimore. We continue to hope for peace. #OneBaltimoreby Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 8:47:01 PM
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We want to remind the college students participating in tonight's protest to abide by their university's code of conduct.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 8:55:35 PM
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Orioles defeat White Sox 8-2 in what's thought to be first MLB game
closed to fans. bsun.md/1FyszKM http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDyZBzEVAAAMyRD.jpgby baltimoresun via twitter 4/29/2015 8:56:57 PM -
Monday's riots will not affect Under Armour's commitment to Baltimore.
Under Armour remains committed to Baltimore amid unrest, Plank says
baltimoresun.comUnder Armour remains as committed as ever to Baltimore and "open for business," the sports apparel brand's founder told shareholders at the global headquarters in Locust Point Wednesday, two days after riots and looting broke out for hours in the city. -
Here is a link to our 4:15pm press conference. We will continue to update the community & media: youtube.com/watch?v=nDHlQw…by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 9:00:37 PM
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The most #Baltimore of corrections in an otherwise great story about today's desolate O's game mobile.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/spo… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDydMmBUUAAr6Sh.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/29/2015 9:07:55 PM -
Douglass High is across from Mondawmin Mall. Here's how students reacted to Monday's unrest:
Frustration and reflection for Frederick Douglass High School
baltimoresun.comBaltimore city schools CEO Gregory Thornton welcomed students back to Frederick Douglass High School on Wednesday, two days after the school was thrust into a national spotlight when some of its students engaged in a violent exchange with city police. -
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on calling the National Guard for help (via Sun reporter Yvonne Wenger).
"We brought resources to bear in this ongoing incident from other jurisdictions. Our police commissioner made a request to all the jurisdictions. People from many jurisdictions came in and helped us. These are people with arrest powers. When it was clear that more resources were needed and our commissioner used all the resources we had, he went to other jurisdictions outside the state and said, 'We need you to come in.' We can't do that. The governor has to authorize that. It took more than two days to get that authorizations done, to get those officers that had arrest powers that wanted to help us, to get them into the state. That's a challenge. When we got to the point where it was more of we needed the National Guard to hold position, so we can continue with public safety -- they don't have the power to arrest -- we were trying to get people in our city who had the power to work along side of us to do the arrests to help us keep order. When we needed the National Guard, we called them." -
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There have been no arrests or injuries reported today during the protests. #PeacefulProtest #OneBaltimoreby Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 9:39:47 PM
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Motorists may experience traffic delays on the streets around Penn Station. A group of protesters remain in front of the train station.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 9:42:16 PM
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March to City Hall is starting "solely for the purpose of justice, solely for the purpose of #FreddieGray," org says. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDylLvOUsAI2PqE.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 9:42:54 PM -
Another postponed event this weekend... Sprint for Spat, which I had tickets for sprintforspat.comby Carrie Wells via twitter 4/29/2015 9:43:55 PM -
March to City Hall is starting "solely for the purpose of justice, solely for the purpose of #FreddieGray," org says. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDylLvOUsAI2PqE.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/29/2015 9:44:23 PM -
Johnson with bullhorn at center: "We are not leaving until everyone is hand in hand." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDylk0vUEAEcVrD.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 9:44:50 PM -
Marchers heading south on St. Paul. "All night, all day, we will fight for #FreddieGray." #Baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDyl57kUUAAzQYw.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 9:46:10 PM -
The group of protesters are now walking southbound on Charles Street towards Lexington Street.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 9:47:28 PM
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"Back up, back up, we want freedom, freedom..." (1 of 2) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDymeZSVEAIaoJ7.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 9:48:35 PM -
"...all these racist ass cops, we don't need 'em, need 'em." (2 of 2) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDymqefUEAIG5rD.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 9:49:30 PM -
A group of protesters are now walking southbound on St Paul Street crossing over Chase Street. The group is walking in the street.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 9:50:48 PM
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Street is entirely full from Preston back to Penn Station. #Baltimore #FreddieGray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDynBuPUkAASV5S.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 9:51:29 PM -
"Black youth are not thugs." #Baltimore #FreddieGray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDynTXGUEAIOU4h.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 9:52:21 PM -
Young organizers leading on bull horns from truck at front, incl Johnson, seem more in control than leaders of all other marches I've seenby Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 9:54:22 PM
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The group of protesters continue to walk southbound on St Paul Street into the downtown area. Motorists should expect traffic delays in areaby Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 9:57:55 PM
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Sun TV critic David Zurawik's take on the Orioles TV broadcast this afternoon: O's game was not as silent as you might think with Gary Thorne chattering away.
Watching Orioles play in empty park not that strange - really
baltimoresun.comWatching Major League Baseball on TV is one of my greatest pleasures. It's like meditation or that first glass of wine. I have been doing it several nights a week for decades. -
Almost to Eager. View from lead truck. #Baltimore #FreddieGray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDypDbFVEAA8e1n.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 10:00:54 PM -
Diondre 'Grim' Jackson, 18, a Frederick Douglass High senior: "I'm living proof there is goodness, good in this community."by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 10:01:23 PM