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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One corner is PA State Police back to back with @BaltimorePolice #Baltimore #FreddieGray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7vrg_WMAAAORA.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 4:30:34 PM -
Penn/North. Horns. Happiness. Dancing. #Baltimore #FreddieGray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7wRwNWgAAy2B6.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 4:30:39 PM -
"It's gunna be a party tonight. You might want to stick around," says guy who gave name as Ferious Styles. #Baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7iXflWIAARpQz.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 4:31:31 PM -
Joseph Chavis, 54, mentions Mosby also bringing charges in recent high profile death of cyclist. "She's very consistent about justice."by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 4:31:32 PM
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Here's our evolving story on criminal charges against 6 officers involved in arrest & transport of #FreddieGray: baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…&src=hash' target='_blank'>#page=1">baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Pamela Wood via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 4:34:48 PM -
A definition of depraved heart murder in Maryland from the Court of Appeals via the Atlantic law.justia.com/cases/maryland… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7s7vIUIAAhD7h.jpg
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Heated."They didn't hear us when Freddie Gray was crying for help. They didn't hear us until we burned down the CVS." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7yEUQWoAE4zj8.jpg
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President Obama said he hasn't seen the nature of the charges but "absolutely vital that the truth comes out...justice needs to be served."by John Fritze via twitter 5/1/2015 4:36:42 PM -
Obama: "Those individuals who are charged obviously are also entitled to due process and rule of law."by John Fritze via twitter 5/1/2015 4:36:43 PM
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Obama: "What I think the people of Baltimore want more than anything else is the truth."by John Fritze via twitter 5/1/2015 4:36:43 PM
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Daughter Dannette Barksdale, 35, front, and mother Yvonne Cox, 55. #Baltimore #FreddieGray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7y2V3WYAAFu7D.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 4:39:13 PM -
VIDEO: State's Atty - #FreddieGray death homicide, officers charged - bsun.md/1GCB83y http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7yqo-UsAAKfSG.jpg
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"Sadly, Freddie had to die the way that he did for us to get some justice," Cox said.by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 4:40:29 PM
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"Hopefully this is the next step to making our city a little bit more calm and more peaceful," Barksdale said.by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 4:42:13 PM
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Barksdale on celebrations she expects tonight: "There are a couple bad apples, but hopefully they won't go too hard."by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 4:43:26 PM
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The latest on the officers charged in #FreddieGray's death & the community reaction, on the @baltimoresun live blog: twitter.com/baltimoresun/s…by Colin Campbell via twitter retweeted by MarkPuente 5/1/2015 4:43:31 PM -
"It's gunna be a party tonight. You might want to stick around," says guy who gave name as Ferious Styles. #Baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7iXflWIAARpQz.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by MarkPuente 5/1/2015 4:44:03 PM -
Barksdale on Mosby: "She took her job very seriously. She did her own investigation. She didn't even have to wait for police."by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 4:45:08 PM
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President Barack Obama:
Reacting to news that six Baltimore police officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray
have been charged, President Barack Obama said Friday that it's "absolutely vital that the truth comes out."
"What I think the people of Baltimore want more than anything else is the truth," the president said. "That's what people around the country expect." -
by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 4:47:59 PM
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Who is @MarilynMosbyEsq? Find out here: Freddie Gray prosecutor comes from family steeped in policing, w/@DougDonovan fw.to/SvrICciby Mark Puente via twitter 5/1/2015 4:48:35 PM -
Kevin Moore, the man who filmed the arrest of #FreddieGray cries tears of joy, praises @MarilynMosbyEsq.by Julie Scharper via twitter edited by The Baltimore Sun 5/1/2015 4:51:53 PM -
Maryland's state attorney is the daughter of two police officers twitter.com/toddstarnes/st… -
.@CouncilmanBMS: 300 Men March tonight to send message that "we want violence to end in our city." #FreddieGrayby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 5/1/2015 4:55:31 PM -
.@CouncilmanBMS on CNN: "Most people in Baltimore City are not violent counter to what (public has) being seeing this week."by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 5/1/2015 4:55:33 PM
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What Marilyn Mosby said before her election on the issues: Strategy, biggest issues, engaging community bsun.md/1Q7UaWuby Kalani via twitter 5/1/2015 4:55:53 PM -
Tell us your thoughts: Freddie Gray, the riots, the aftermath and the charges bsun.md/1QJualu http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD7t0fXUIAEkCHA.png
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Malik Shabazz says those who don't want him in city are "the reason the kids went off." Says they led rebellion http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD734WnUkAE5EAY.jpg
by Erica L. Green via twitter 5/1/2015 5:01:15 PM -
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From Gilmor Homes, where Freddie Gray was arrested:Kevin Moore, the man who filmed the arrest of #FreddieGray cries tears of joy, praises @MarilynMosbyEsq.May 1, 2015
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Residents whooped and praised God, swept each other into hugs and cried tears of joy at the Gilmor Homes where Gray was arrested.
"I'm exuberant. I'm happy. I'm every positive word you can think of," said Kevin Moore, who filmed Gray's arrest. "I finally made a difference in the world."
Tears streaking his cheeks, Moore said it "feels so good that black people finally matter."
He vowed to continue seeking justice for the friend he calls "my man, Freddie G."
"We're going to keep on marching for human rights," he said. "We're going to keep on going until this stops-- the police brutality."
Rontee Jenkins, 26, a lifelong friend of Gray, said he wept tears of joy when he heard the officers had been charged in Gray's death.
"That's a friend we ain't never going to be able to replace," said Jenkins, who helped carry Gray's casket.
He stood by a small memorial marking the spot where Gray was arrested-- a teddy bear, silk sunflowers and a few candles.
Jenkins pulled up a photo on Instagram showing himself with Gray and other friends three months ago.
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Horns. Horns. Horns. Guy behind me saying, "Future. Future. Future."by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 5:11:00 PM
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Picture of students hugging as they watched Marilyn Mosby read charges against six officers in the #FreddieGray case twitter.com/epiphanyinbmor…by Erica L. Green via twitter 5/1/2015 5:11:20 PM
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Baltimore United for Change, a broad coalition of community groups, has released the following statement in response to today’s announcement:
“Almost three weeks after Freddie Gray was illegally arrested, stuffed into a police van and taken for a deadly rough ride, State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that her office will be indicting the six officers involved in his death.
From the very beginning, one of our key demands has been the appropriate indictment of those responsible for the senseless and unwarranted death of Freddie Gray. Today, that demand was met.
These indictments are only one step toward full restoration of justice for the Gray family and the Baltimore community. A trial is still pending. But, nothing will ever bring Freddie Gray back to his family and community.
Additionally, conditions in Baltimore city for communities affected by the curfew, which has been selectively applied, are unacceptable. Many residents cannot access healthy food and have difficulty moving around the city. The overly militarized police tactics have done nothing to tamp down anger. It is our young community activists, faith leaders and concerned citizens who have kept our communities safe this week by working hand-in-hand with those taking the streets.
We continue to demand the release of those who are being held without charge for protesting and the dismissal of outrageous bail amounts in certain cases. The State’s Attorney herself has acknowledged that public pressure was key to securing justice in the case. Baltimore should not sink to the new low of criminalizing protest.
Many have heard eloquent speeches from our regional leadership in the past few weeks. If they are actually committed to transforming our communities, there must be a serious commitment to strengthen our public education system, halt school closures, increase investment in Black communities through real jobs with a living wage and end the scourge of police violence once and for all.
Baltimore United for Change will continue to fight for the rights of all of our city’s residents. We are encouraged by today’s news, but we must work to ensure there can never be another unjustified death at the hands of those we pay to protect and serve our communities. And it is our elected officials who must take decisive action to do just that. -
Baltimore hires @JudySmith_ (the real Olivia Pope from The ABC show SCANDAL to help the city "navigate the crisis" & process of rebuildingby joe johns via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 5:19:26 PM -
Donta Allen, other man in van with #FreddieGray, is out here. "I'm so happy we got justice for Freddie." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD78Pg8WgAAy31a.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 5:20:14 PM -
"I know that man for a fact did not hurt himself" Allen says. Heard "very little banging" for about 4 seconds. "He wasn't making no noise"by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 5:22:37 PM
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Allen says he was taken out of van first, heard cops say, "We gave him a run for his money."by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 5:23:25 PM
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Donta Allen, other man in van with #FreddieGray, is out here. "I'm so happy we got justice for Freddie." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD78Pg8WgAAy31a.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 5:23:48 PM -
"I know that man for a fact did not hurt himself" Allen says. Heard "very little banging" for about 4 seconds. "He wasn't making no noise"by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 5:23:50 PM
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The backstory
Freddie Gray was injured after being arrested at Gilmor Homes in West Baltimore on April 12. He underwent spinal surgery at Maryland Shock Trauma and died of a severe spinal injury a week later.
Sources familiar with the investigation into Gray's death said Thursday he suffered a serious head injury inside a prisoner transport wagon, with one wound indicating that he struck a protruding bolt in the back of the vehicle.
Police have said that though Gray asked for an inhaler and medical attention during the arrest, they did not provide it. They also said they did not properly restrain him in the back of the police wagon.
"We know he was not buckled in the transportation wagon as he should have been. No excuses from me. Period," Batts said a week ago. "We know our police employees failed to get him medical attention in a timely manner multiple times."
Police on Thursday handed over their investigation of the incident to State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby, a day earlier than promised. -
"They lied to cover they asses," Allen says of police. He also says they tried to bribe him. He was detained after police said he stole cig.by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 5:24:44 PM
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Baltimore @MayorSRB says five officers are now in custody for charges over Freddie Gray deathby Jon Swaine via twitter retweeted by MarkPuente 5/1/2015 5:25:14 PM
