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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Rain is possible Thurs. and Fri. w/ clearing expected Sat. Forecast: bsun.md/1FxT6Id Scheduled rallies: bsun.md/1bURi0Jby baltimoresun via twitter 4/29/2015 11:31:54 PM -
"We are peaceful," Jones says. #Baltimore #FreddieGray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDy-JYVWoAINTPM.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 11:31:55 PM -
Can we please put this mess about Joseph Kent "disappearing" to rest? He was in jail this afternoon citypaper.com/blogs/the-news…by Carrie Wells via twitter 4/29/2015 11:33:54 PM -
Over 6,000 people at Union Sq #NYC in solidarity with #FreddieGray protest.
(Photo @BraddJaffy) #BaltimoreUprising http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDy6792WIAARqiI.jpg -
South on St Paul, and back at Penn Station. #Baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDy_IuzWYAAOKm_.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 4/29/2015 11:36:15 PM -
The group of protesters are now at 1500 North Charles Street (Penn Station).by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 11:50:36 PM -
.@DanRodricks He said dept investigation wld be done then - that led to assumptions but I dont think they ever said reports wld be releasedby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/29/2015 11:54:37 PM -
#PCBatts is providing a briefing to the media right now. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDzD5BmUUAAy0KR.jpg
by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/29/2015 11:56:57 PM -
City officer stops National Guardsman from filming protestersOne small irony of Wednesday night’s protest against city police is that a single Baltimore police officer – Deputy Major B.G. Douglas – defused one of the few moments of tension when the protest stopped between City Hall and War Memorial. As the protest’s leaders spoke through microphones off the back of a pickup truck, two National Guard troops in full uniform weaved through the crowd and started filming them. Several protesters began questioning the one guardsman, Staff Sgt. Ron Lee, why he was filming.“It’s my job,” Lee said.Seeing that the protesters were frustrated with a uniformed soldier pointing a large, shoulder-mounted video camera at their speakers, Douglas told Lee to “stop agitating them.”Dressed in a sharp white police shirt with a badge and gun, Douglas then sternly instructed Lee and his colleague, Sgt. Meg Taylor, to leave.Lee and Taylor stopped filming and walked to a spot outside the protest.Lee said he is a “video documentarian” for the Guard but expressed irritation for being asked to leave. “We’re here to provide peace,” Lee said. “We’re photo journalists just like any others here,” he added, pointing to the local and national TV news trucks lined up around the plaza.But Taylor understood the frustration: “It’s the uniform.”Still, Lee was frustrated with Douglas. "He didn’t want me to agitate them?”“We’re here because of them,” he said, referring to city police.Asked why Douglas told the soldiers to walk away?“I’ve been around awhile,” he said with a grin.- Doug Donovan, Baltimore Sun reporter -
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Twitter poll, Baltimoreans only!: Natl Guard, curfew still needed? Wait and see through weekend? What say youby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/29/2015 11:59:16 PM
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(I realize the question presupposes it was needed in the first place, but let's just take where we are now)by Justin Fenton via twitter 4/29/2015 11:59:56 PM
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The Charles Village Safeway just closed, is turning away annoyed would-be grocery shoppersby Carrie Wells via twitter 4/30/2015 12:57:46 AM
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The emergency curfew begins at 10:00pm tonight. Follow this link for more information: baltimorecity.gov/emergency-curf…by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:01:24 AM
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Tonight @GovernorHogan joined me at the Emergency Operations Center as we continue to work as #OneBaltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDzSKyYUsAAsbib.jpg
by Mayor Rawlings-Blake via twitter retweeted by lukebroadwater 4/30/2015 1:03:34 AM -
People from around the region have been dropping off food to police officers throughout the city. We appreciate your support. Thank you!by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:04:20 AM
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The thing about this 10 pm curfew is that most businesses are actually closing much earlier to allow employees to get home in timeby Carrie Wells via twitter 4/30/2015 1:08:15 AM
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"The way Baltimore is being shown on TV doesn't reflect on the city I've come to know and love." bsun.md/1bWqA7Iby Pete Sweigard via twitter 4/30/2015 1:12:59 AM -
Mental health services have been made available for residents affected by #FreddieGray's death and Baltimore turmoil. bsun.md/1GxzPmg
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Visit Baltimore has paused $1M marketing campaign featuring celebrities discussing their favorite parts of the city. bsun.md/1bWqA7Iby Pete Sweigard via twitter 4/30/2015 1:16:22 AM
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During the next hour, you will hear officers using bull horns to make announcements about the 10:00pm curfew.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:16:48 AM
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After riots, residents are filling fire and police stations with donations of food, bagging meals for seniors bsun.md/1P8mOnZby Carrie Wells via twitter 4/30/2015 1:25:23 AM
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Prisoner in police van said Freddie Gray was ‘banging against the walls’ during ride, document states wapo.st/1DDgwWLby The Washington Post via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/30/2015 1:27:20 AM -
Prisoner in @BaltimorePolice van said #FreddieGray was ‘banging against the walls’ "trying to injure himself,”
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This is someone's child. He is at the corner of North and Pennsylvania Ave. He needs someone to come and get him fb.me/4mfHabUW9by Catherine Pugh via twitter retweeted by lukebroadwater 4/30/2015 1:37:55 AM -
The emergency curfew begins at 10:00pm tonight. Follow this link for more information: baltimorecity.gov/emergency-curf… …by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:39:35 AM
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Half those arrested in riot released without charges (story w/ @erinatthesun & @janders5) fw.to/W91aE6Bby Luke Broadwater via twitter 4/30/2015 1:46:22 AM -
A group of individuals are now blocking traffic at the intersection of North Ave and Pennsylvania Ave. Expect traffic delays.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:46:38 AM
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We are now hearing reports that individuals are fighting in the street. We are investigating.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:47:31 AM
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The group remains in the street blocking traffic. The altercation appears to be over now.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:48:10 AM
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Half those arrested in riot released without charges (story w/ @erinatthesun & @janders5) fw.to/W91aE6Bby Luke Broadwater via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/30/2015 1:48:48 AM
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Officers are using bull horns to make announcements throughout the city about the 10:00pm curfew.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:49:42 AM
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Prisoner in police van said Freddie Gray was ‘banging against the walls’ during ride, document states wapo.st/1DDgwWLby The Washington Post via twitter retweeted by cmcampbell6 4/30/2015 1:50:38 AM
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Traffic Advisory: Motorists should avoid the area of Pennsylvania Ave and North Ave. Take alternate routes.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:52:20 AM
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You will continue to hear officers using bull horns to make announcements about the 10:00pm curfew.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 1:56:38 AM
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It is now 10:00pm. An emergency curfew is in effect within the city of Baltimore. More info here: baltimorecity.gov/emergency-curf…by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 2:01:45 AM
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by baltimoresun via twitter 4/30/2015 2:02:36 AM
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Don't expect a flood of information to come out about #FreddieGray's death on Friday (via @yvonnewenger): baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/30/2015 2:03:24 AM
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Credentialed members of the MEDIA are exempt from the emergency curfew.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/30/2015 2:03:55 AM
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"I want people to know that we love our Charm City." Students reshape protest message, image of youth(w/ @RectorSun). fw.to/cywu9Odby Erica L. Green via twitter 4/30/2015 2:05:15 AM -
Curfew time. The crowd at Penn/North right now seems next to nothing compared to last nightby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/30/2015 2:05:51 AM
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The street is at least 80% media, all following Congressman Cummings. #BaltimoreUprising -
Just did @megynkelly & pointed out again the intensity of the focus on @MayorSRB & the total pass given to Mayor Knowles in #Ferguson.by Sherrilyn Ifill via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/30/2015 2:08:11 AM